Neo-Classical Realism
- Characteristics:
International structure influence states, but states still act for themselves
- Characteristics: 1
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International System: Anarchic (Realism)
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significant importance on the structure of the international state system and the relative power of states (Structural Realism)
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Focus importance on leadership and foreign policy (Classical Realism)
state leadership operates and foreign policy is carried on within the overall constraints or ‘broad parameters’ of the anarchical structure of international relations
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- How is Neo-Classical Realism different
- It tries to be less harsh on Liberalism’s arguments