realism key thinkers Flashcards
(6 cards)
Who is Kenneth Waltz and what did he write?
Waltz was a defensive realist.
π Theory of International Politics (1979)
What did Kenneth Waltz argue?
- Bipolarity (two powers) = more stable than multipolarity
- International politics is anarchic (no higher authority)
Who is Hans Morgenthau and what did he write?
Morgenthau was a classical realist.
π Politics Among Nations (1948)
What did Morgenthau argue?
- Humans are selfish and power-seeking by nature
- National interest is more important than morality in global politics
Who is John Mearsheimer and what did he write?
Mearsheimer is an offensive realist.
π The Tragedy of Great Power Politics (2001)
What did Mearsheimer believe?
- Great powers always compete for dominance
- States aim for regional hegemony (total control in their region)