The structure is defined by the number of great powers (polarity) and the distribution of power among them.
This report outlines the core components of Kenneth Waltz’s foundational 1979 work, Theory of International Politics (TIP), which established the school of (or structural realism). Theory of International Politics
The primary goal of every state is survival, not just power maximization. The structure is defined by the number of
The international system lacks a central governing authority (a "world government") to manage disputes, creating a "self-help" environment. Theory of International Politics (TIP)
The model downplays the role of multinational corporations, international organizations, and transnational actors.
Focuses solely on structure rather than how states behave toward one another (constructivist critique). g., Alexander Wendt's work)?