Inevitable competition and war


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Themes & Theories in International Relations
2. Anarchy, states, power
A. Core tenets of neo-realism
Inevitable competition and war
Anarchy = states can never fully trust each other
Inevitably results in conflictual relations between states
Long term cooperation not possible: agreements always provisional
Nuclear revolution: major conflict now irrational?
Struggles for power and security are inevitable
Anarchy
Balance of power
Military power
National security and national interest
Rational action
Security dilemma
Self-help
State-centric
Structural or systemic theory
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