Theory Of International Politics -

Due to anarchy, states inevitably balance against rising powers to avoid the dominance of a single state (hegemony). This keeps the system stable. 3. Core Premises of the Theory

This report outlines the core components of Kenneth Waltz’s foundational 1979 work, Theory of International Politics (TIP), which established the school of (or structural realism). Theory of International Politics

Waltz argues that understanding the structure of the system (anarchy, distribution of capabilities) is more important for predicting behavior than understanding domestic politics or leader psychology. Due to anarchy, states inevitably balance against rising