Theory of International Politics
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academic monograph
book
non-fiction book
work of international relations theory
work of political science
Theory of International Politics is a foundational work in international relations that articulates the neorealist (structural realist) theory explaining state behavior through the anarchic structure of the international system.
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| Theory of International Politics canonical | 3 |
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Theory of International Politics Context triple: [Kenneth N. Waltz, notableWork, Theory of International Politics]
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A.
Politics Among Nations
Politics Among Nations is a foundational work of realist international relations theory that systematically explains global politics in terms of power, national interest, and the balance of power.
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B.
International Institutions and State Power
"International Institutions and State Power" is a seminal work in international relations theory that analyzes how international institutions shape and constrain state behavior within the global political and economic order.
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C.
Rethinking the International Order
"Rethinking the International Order" is a work by Dutch economist and Nobel laureate Jan Tinbergen that examines and proposes reforms to the global economic and political system to promote greater equity and stability.
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D.
The International Anarchy
The International Anarchy is a 1916 political study by Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson that analyzes the causes of World War I and critiques the unregulated system of rival nation-states.
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E.
Princeton Studies in International History and Politics
Princeton Studies in International History and Politics is an academic book series that publishes influential scholarly works on the historical and political dimensions of international relations.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Theory of International Politics Target entity description: Theory of International Politics is a foundational work in international relations that articulates the neorealist (structural realist) theory explaining state behavior through the anarchic structure of the international system.
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A.
Politics Among Nations
Politics Among Nations is a foundational work of realist international relations theory that systematically explains global politics in terms of power, national interest, and the balance of power.
-
B.
International Institutions and State Power
"International Institutions and State Power" is a seminal work in international relations theory that analyzes how international institutions shape and constrain state behavior within the global political and economic order.
-
C.
Rethinking the International Order
"Rethinking the International Order" is a work by Dutch economist and Nobel laureate Jan Tinbergen that examines and proposes reforms to the global economic and political system to promote greater equity and stability.
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D.
The International Anarchy
The International Anarchy is a 1916 political study by Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson that analyzes the causes of World War I and critiques the unregulated system of rival nation-states.
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E.
Princeton Studies in International History and Politics
Princeton Studies in International History and Politics is an academic book series that publishes influential scholarly works on the historical and political dimensions of international relations.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
academic monograph
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book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ work of international relations theory ⓘ work of political science ⓘ |
| arguesThat |
international outcomes can be explained without reference to domestic politics
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international politics is shaped primarily by the anarchic structure of the international system ⓘ security is the primary goal of states ⓘ states are the primary actors in international politics ⓘ states behave as rational unitary actors ⓘ the distribution of capabilities among states determines system outcomes ⓘ |
| author |
Kenneth N. Waltz
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Kenneth N. Waltz ⓘ
surface form:
Kenneth Waltz
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| centralConcept |
anarchy
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balance of power ⓘ distribution of capabilities ⓘ polarity ⓘ relative gains ⓘ self-help system ⓘ structure of the international system ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticizes |
classical realism
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reductionist explanations of international politics ⓘ |
| field |
international relations
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political science ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
anarchy in the international system
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international system structure ⓘ state behavior ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
international anarchy
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power politics ⓘ state sovereignty ⓘ war and peace in the international system ⓘ |
| influenced |
defensive realism
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neoliberal institutionalism ⓘ neorealist research program in international relations ⓘ offensive realism ⓘ |
| introducesConcept |
structural causes of state behavior
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system-level analysis in international relations ⓘ |
| isConsidered |
canonical work in international relations theory
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foundational text of neorealism ⓘ one of the most influential books in international relations ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1979 ⓘ |
| publisher | McGraw-Hill ⓘ |
| subfield |
international relations theory
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security studies ⓘ |
| theoreticalOrientation |
neorealism
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structural realism ⓘ |
| usedIn |
graduate courses in international relations theory
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undergraduate courses in international relations theory ⓘ |
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Subject: Theory of International Politics Description of subject: Theory of International Politics is a foundational work in international relations that articulates the neorealist (structural realist) theory explaining state behavior through the anarchic structure of the international system.
Referenced by (3)
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subject surface form:
Kenneth N. Waltz
subject surface form:
neorealism (international relations)