The state offensiveness in the international system: a theoretical discussion on political realism
by Evaghoras L. Evaghorou
International Journal of Public Law and Policy (IJPLAP), Vol. 4, No. 1, 2014

Abstract: The offensive realism theory, on the basis of political realism as a broader view of studying the international relations, supports that the offensiveness of states is an intrinsic element of the system's structure. Analysing this hypothesis, we draw conclusions about the validity of the current position's methodological process. Testing the validity of the assumption we use a comparative analysis between the classical realistic position for human's bad nature and the thesis of structural realism for the systemic need to pursue power. Following the comparison of these two opposing positions, we examine the dilemmatic version of war and peace and we underline the importance of the term balance of power for keeping the stability in the system.

Online publication date: Fri, 21-Nov-2014

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