neorealism
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Neorealism is a major theory in international relations, most associated with Kenneth N. Waltz, that explains state behavior primarily through the structure and distribution of power in the international system.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| neorealism canonical | 2 |
| structural realism | 2 |
| defensive realism | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: neorealism Context triple: [Kenneth N. Waltz, movement, neorealism]
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A.
Realpolitik
Realpolitik is a pragmatic, power-focused approach to politics and diplomacy that prioritizes practical interests and achievable goals over ideology or moral considerations.
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B.
Eurorealism
Eurorealism is a Eurosceptic, reform-oriented political stance that advocates a looser, more intergovernmental European Union focused on national sovereignty and practical cooperation rather than deeper political integration.
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C.
Ostpolitik
Ostpolitik was West Germany’s Cold War policy of improving relations and easing tensions with Eastern Bloc countries, particularly East Germany and the Soviet Union, through dialogue and cooperation.
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D.
Caveat: Realism, Reagan, and Foreign Policy
Caveat: Realism, Reagan, and Foreign Policy is a political memoir by former U.S. Secretary of State Alexander Haig that offers an insider’s account and critique of the Reagan administration’s foreign policy.
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E.
pragmatism
Pragmatism is a philosophical tradition, prominently developed by William James, that evaluates ideas and beliefs primarily by their practical consequences and usefulness in experience.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: neorealism Target entity description: Neorealism is a major theory in international relations, most associated with Kenneth N. Waltz, that explains state behavior primarily through the structure and distribution of power in the international system.
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A.
Realpolitik
Realpolitik is a pragmatic, power-focused approach to politics and diplomacy that prioritizes practical interests and achievable goals over ideology or moral considerations.
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B.
Eurorealism
Eurorealism is a Eurosceptic, reform-oriented political stance that advocates a looser, more intergovernmental European Union focused on national sovereignty and practical cooperation rather than deeper political integration.
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C.
Ostpolitik
Ostpolitik was West Germany’s Cold War policy of improving relations and easing tensions with Eastern Bloc countries, particularly East Germany and the Soviet Union, through dialogue and cooperation.
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D.
Caveat: Realism, Reagan, and Foreign Policy
Caveat: Realism, Reagan, and Foreign Policy is a political memoir by former U.S. Secretary of State Alexander Haig that offers an insider’s account and critique of the Reagan administration’s foreign policy.
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E.
pragmatism
Pragmatism is a philosophical tradition, prominently developed by William James, that evaluates ideas and beliefs primarily by their practical consequences and usefulness in experience.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
structural realism
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theory of international politics ⓘ theory of international relations ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
neorealism
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surface form:
structural realism
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| assumes |
international system is anarchic
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states are primary actors ⓘ states are rational actors ⓘ states seek security ⓘ |
| contrastsWith |
English School (international relations)
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classical realism (international relations) ⓘ constructivism (international relations) ⓘ Liberalism ⓘ
surface form:
liberalism (international relations)
|
| coreConcept |
anarchy of the international system
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balance of power ⓘ distribution of capabilities ⓘ security competition ⓘ self-help system ⓘ structure of the international system ⓘ |
| developedBy | Kenneth N. Waltz ⓘ |
| downplays |
domestic politics
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individual leaders ⓘ |
| emergedIn | late 20th century ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
power distribution among states
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relative gains ⓘ state survival ⓘ system-level analysis ⓘ |
| explains |
arms races
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patterns of alliance formation ⓘ war and peace among great powers ⓘ |
| field | international relations ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
bipolarity
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multipolarity ⓘ polarity of the international system ⓘ |
| influenced |
grand strategy analysis
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security studies ⓘ |
| influencedBy | classical realism (international relations) ⓘ |
| keyAuthor |
John J. Mearsheimer
ⓘ
Kenneth N. Waltz ⓘ Robert Jervis ⓘ Stephen M. Walt ⓘ |
| keyWork | Theory of International Politics ⓘ |
| levelOfAnalysis | systemic level ⓘ |
| majorDebateWith | neoliberal institutionalism ⓘ |
| methodologicalOrientation | positivism ⓘ |
| variant |
neorealism
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
defensive realism
Neoclassical realism ⓘ
surface form:
neoclassical realism
The Tragedy of Great Power Politics ⓘ
surface form:
offensive realism
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| views | international institutions as secondary to power distribution ⓘ |
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Subject: neorealism Description of subject: Neorealism is a major theory in international relations, most associated with Kenneth N. Waltz, that explains state behavior primarily through the structure and distribution of power in the international system.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
neorealism (international relations)
this entity surface form:
defensive realism
subject surface form:
neorealism (international relations)
this entity surface form:
structural realism
this entity surface form:
structural realism