Perspectives on Structural Realism

Realism remains a predominant and most debated theoretical approach in International Relations research. Whether considered a scientific and accurate reflection of world politics or as reactionary and a distortion of realities and possibilities, both real

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Perspectives on Structural Realism Edited by

Andrew K. Hanami With a Foreword by Stephen M.Walt

PERSPECTIVES ON STRUCTURAL REALISM

© Andrew K. Hanami, 2003 Softcover reprint of the hardcover 1st edition 2009 978-0-312-29555-4 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. First published 2003 by PALGRAVE MACMILLAN™ 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010 and Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England RG21 6XS. Companies and representatives throughout the world PALGRAVE MACMILLAN is the global academic imprint of the Palgrave Macmillan division of St. Martin’s Press, LLC and of Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. Macmillan® is a registered trademark in the United States, United Kingdom and other countries. Palgrave is a registered trademark in the European Union and other countries. ISBN 978-1-349-38804-2 ISBN 978-1-4039-8170-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1057/9781403981707 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Perspectives on structural realism/Andrew K. Hanami, editor; with a foreword by Stephen M. Walt. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. 1. International relations—Political aspects. 2, International relations—Psychological aspects. I. Hanami, Andrew K. JZ1253.P47 2003 327.101—dc21

2003051724

A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Design by Newgen Imaging Systems (P) Ltd., Chennai, India. First edition: November, 2003 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

To Kenneth N. Waltz Scholar, Teacher, Friend

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Contents

Acknowledgments

ix

Foreword Stephen M. Walt

xi

Chapter 1

Introduction Andrew K. Hanami

1

Chapter 2

Neorealism and Game Theory Robert Powell

9

Chapter 3

Integrated Realism and Hegemonic Military Intervention in Unipolarity Benjamin Miller

31

From Balance of Power to Balancing Behavior: The Long and Winding Road Susan B. Martin

61

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

The Security Dilemma and Ethnic Conflict Barry R. Posen

83

Chapter 6

An Essay on Neorealism and Foreign Policy Shibley Telhami

105

Chapter 7

Structural Realism and China’s Foreign Policy: Much (But Never All) of the Story Avery Goldstein

119

America Deals with North Korea: A Realist’s Approach Robert L. Gallucci

155

Chapter 8

viii



Contents

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Why States Believe Foolish Ideas: Nonself-Evaluation by States and Societies Stephen Van Evera Structural Realism and Interconnectivity Andrew K. Hanami

163 199

Notes on Contributors

223

Index

225

Acknowledgments

F

irst and foremost, I wish to thank Kenneth N. Waltz for his kindness, leadership and counsel, as well as his wife Huddie who always welcomed me into their home where I learned so much about their grace, generosity and insight. I wish to also thank Ray Wolfinger whose encouragement kept me going through all moments of this project. Special thanks to David Pervin whose sustained determination drove