According to neorealism, also known as structural realism, the primary driver of state behavior in the international system is the structure of the international system itself, specifically the distribution of power among states. Unlike classical realism, which attributes state behavior to inherent human nature or domestic politics, neorealism emphasizes that the anarchic nature of the international system forces states to prioritize their own survival and security. Anarchy, in this context, means the absence of a central authority or world government above states. Because there is no higher power to protect them, states must rely on their own capabilities to ensure their security.....
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