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| | Theoretical-Proposition | Assumes states are Unitary actors, seek preservation as minimum, use internal or |
| | external methods to achieve aims, self help system, Balance of Power assumes if |
| | disrupted will be restore. System serves as compensating device, constraining |
| | conditions |
| | Units-Analysis | States = "like units", In crunch States make the rules under which other actors |
| | operate. Few states die. States are units whose structure forms the structure of int'l |
| | pol systems. Vary in wealth, size, Power, form Same: Tasks but not ability to perf |
| | Instruments | Structure affects behavior within the system but does so indirectly: socialization and |
| | competition -actors. |
| | Modern-Theorists |
| | Modern-Works |
| | Post-Cold-War |
| | Limitation | - Does not account for variations in States non-rational behavior. Supports status quo |
| | as main assumption. View of power resources implied by overall structure theory is |
| | over aggregated, exaggerating extent power is like money. Need more multi |
| | dimensional approach. NAIC Keohane p.191 |
| | - Need mote attention to internal - external interactions. Does not take note of different |
| | structural development in different historical periods., weather states came early or |
| | late in development process within system. More emphasis need for non state actors |
| | NAIC Keohane, p.193 |
| | - Need to qualify severely "states seek Power" since not most important in all cases. |
| | Has to take note of rise of international rules and procedures and obedience to them |
| | by states. Note international structure effects self-interest. What is rational for states |
| | depends on institutional context of states and underlying power realities. Need to take |
| | note of Complex interdependence - when it is difficult to use conventional power for |
| | certain purposes. NAIC Keohane, p197 |
| | |
| | - POWER = Does not separate power-as-outcome properly from power-as -resources |
| | NAIC Keohane, p202 |
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| | Ignores the specification of functions of units - since assumes all units perform the |
| | same functions - therefore differentiation of units drops out |
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| | What-necesary-assumption: | Assuming Rationality -NRaIC Keohane p.167,Bop requires two conditions: order is |
| | anarchic, and units wish to survive. Walsh Prerequisite to other aims: States seek to |
| | How-test |
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