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Neorealism or Structural Realism was first outlined by [[Waltz, Kenneth|Kenneth Waltz]] in ''Theory of International Politics'' (1979), in which Waltz argues in favour of a systematic approach to [[International Relations]] by which the international structure is seen to act as a constraint on state behaviour. Neorealism dismissed classical realism’s use of essentialist concepts such as “human behaviour” to explain international politics and believes that the international system is inherently conflict- ridden as when one state achieves gains, others will immediately feel threatened, which is known as the security dilemma. Peace, for neorealists, is only reached when a certain [[Balance of Power|balance of power]] is reached between states.
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Neorealism or Structural Realism was first outlined by [[Waltz, Kenneth|Kenneth Waltz]] in ''Theory of International Politics'' (1979), in which Waltz argues in favour of a systematic approach to [[International Relations]] by which the international structure is seen to act as a constraint on state behaviour. Neorealism dismissed classical realism’s use of essentialist concepts such as “human behaviour” to explain international politics and believes that the international system is inherently conflict- ridden as when one state achieves gains, others will immediately feel threatened, which is known as the [[Security Dilemma|security dilemma]]. Peace, for neorealists, is only reached when a certain [[Balance of Power|balance of power]] is reached between states.
 
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Neorealism or Structural Realism was first outlined by Kenneth Waltz in Theory of International Politics (1979), in which Waltz argues in favour of a systematic approach to International Relations by which the international structure is seen to act as a constraint on state behaviour. Neorealism dismissed classical realism’s use of essentialist concepts such as “human behaviour” to explain international politics and believes that the international system is inherently conflict- ridden as when one state achieves gains, others will immediately feel threatened, which is known as the security dilemma. Peace, for neorealists, is only reached when a certain balance of power is reached between states.