Neorealism

Pablo Mathis

/ˈniəʊˈrɪəlɪzᵊm/

Timeframe: 01/01/1979 – 01/01/2100

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · Conflict Prevention

Key Insights

• Neorealism, also known as structural realism, argues that the structure of the international system impacts state behavior. Neorealism contends that the anarchic nature of the international system, where there is no central authority, drives states to prioritise their own security and survival. Unlike classical realism, neorealism puts more emphasis more on systemic factors and downplays the role of individual leaders and state-specific attributes in shaping international relations.

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