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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Neoclassical Realism"”.
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Withdrawing Empire: A Test of Structural Realism and Neoclassical Realism to Explain the Withdrawal of US Military Presence
… International Relations theories, Structural Realism and Neoclassical Realism. I provide two hypotheses based on each theory in the cases of Vietnam, Panama and Uzbekistan. Structural Realism is heavily based on behavior being influenced by capabilities and the pursuit of security and so I …
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A blessing or a curse? An anatomy of the Republic of Cyprus energy program
… based the theoretical context of the thesis on Neoclassical Realism and has used two methods of analysis. With reference to the two methods of analysis, this study has based the collection and analysis of the data required to analyze the thesis research question on Political Discourse Analysis …
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The Failure of the Proposed European Defense Community and Its Implications on the European Union's Pursuit of Strategic Autonomy
… study utilizing the theoretical framework of Neoclassical Realism. Constraints include language, lack of government transparency, and inherent limitations of case study research. This thesis will outline different theories and why Neoclassical Realism is chosen to evaluate the EDC; then it …
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The evolution of China’s nuclear weapons program and doctrine and its implications for international security
… policy and force modernization by employing neoclassical realism. In doing so, it considers the implications of China’s nuclear program for international and regional security, and for strategic stability by exploring relevant case studies and dyads (China- US, China-Japan, China-South Korea, …
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Wounded Hegemon: The 2003 Iraq War and George W. Bush's Grand Strategy of Primacy
… comprehensive understanding of the war. Using neoclassical realism as its analytical lens, this project argues that the 2003 Iraq War occurred largely as a result of American hegemony combined with the effects of the September 11 terror attacks on the George W. Bush administration. American …
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Interpreting Authority: Do States Interpret International Law Differently to Create Legal Authority in Decisions to Intervene for Humanitarian Concerns?
… or not for humanitarian reasons. It argues that neoclassical realism, with its emphasis on the domestic level of analysis, can explain the role of legal interpretation during the legal-political process which leads to different interpretations and applications of international law at the domestic …
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Protectionism and national migration policy in South Africa
… relations theories of constructivism and neoclassical realism (NCR) are used to understand and explain South Africa's decision to maintain a protectionist migration agenda. Ultimately, the thesis argues that South Africa's reasons for adopting a protectionist migration agenda are numerous …
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The Changing Dynamics of the Perception of U.S. Foreign Policy towards Kurds in Syria: Developing Relations in Light of Ignorance, Cooperation and Desertion (2011-2020)
… this research examines the application of the neoclassical realism theory on the relations under study. In this regard, semi-structured interviews were conducted with politicians, policy makers, academics, and journalists, mainly in Syria and Iraqi Kurdistan. It can be inferred that changes in …
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The Impact of Oil Production and Consumption on the Balance of Power
… it applies to try to come up with answers: Neoclassical realist theory. - The neoclassical realist approach incorporates both systemic stimuli (such as neorealism) when analysing a policy response, but it incorporates other variables such as leader perception, strategic culture, etc. as well …
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Las Estrategias de Seguridad Nacional de Colombia y Brasil en un contexto regional cambiante hacia 2014
… y multidimensional hacia 2014, a partir del Realismo Neoclásico y de un contraste entre capacidades, amenazas securitizadas e interés mediático común.