A brief introduction to the neorealist school of international relations. Check out the other videos in my Theories of International Relations playlist at • Mainstream Theories of... .
english is my second language and those guys in books use complex words and terms, makes it twice as hard it was to understand. thank you for explaining it to us (well at least me) in simple easy english. will be looking forward for more.
Thank you sir! Even though I will be writing an exam in German and the whole lecture is in German, this video helped me so much. I feel much more confident writing the exam now.
Dear Professor, I’m trying to make a summary that encompasses both classical and neorealism to explain state behavior with regards to the need to survive. Im having a hard time doing so without making a statement that doesnt apply to both. What would you recommend I talk about that
That's an interesting question. Parsimonious theories are just theories that are straightforward in their explanation. Neorealism could be considered parsimonious because its explanatory power is rooted in its understanding fo the nature of the international system. Conflict exists because of anarchy and the security dilemma. That's fairly parsimonious. Hope that helps. Good luck with your studies!
I'm not sure I understand your question. Neorealism focuses on the structural implications of the anarchic international system as the primary source of insecurity and state behavior.
@@NoahZerbe Thank you for replying. Currently doing an essay on "Is conflict an endemic feature of the contemporary international system?" and attempting to understand all the theories is proving difficult
They're related but not the same thing. Realpolitik is usually used to describe diplomacy (or foreign policy) that is guided by power rather than moral principles. Neorealism is a theoretical manner that argues that conflict is the result of structural forces rather than morality. They overlap, but are not exactly the same thing.
By empirical we mean that it seeks to understand or explain the world as it is, without making claims about how it should be. This contrasts with normative theories which make claims about how the world should be. My introductory video on critical theory (ua-cam.com/video/A0J8u-C_Hoc/v-deo.html) might clarify this distinction. Good luck!
english is my second language and those guys in books use complex words and terms, makes it twice as hard it was to understand. thank you for explaining it to us (well at least me) in simple easy english. will be looking forward for more.
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I really like your explanation, it’s clear and easy to understand. Thank you 👍🏻
I don't know how to thank you, sir.
I gave up hope of understanding neorealism but this video!!! Wow.
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Thank you for this short and succint summary/intro, helpful for people to understand some basic concepts!
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Thank you so much, you explained really well!
you legit saved my life with this video i thought i was gonna fail this class god bless u
Thank you professor well explained
Nice video. Thanks so much!!! By the way, are you going to make a video about Neo Classical Realism in the future?
Learning for an exam atm - short and gathers all the important informaton. Thx!
Thank you sir! Even though I will be writing an exam in German and the whole lecture is in German, this video helped me so much.
I feel much more confident writing the exam now.
Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching, and good luck on your exam!
loved the video. thanks prof.
Okay, you just explained 60 A4 pages in 5 minutes. Damn, thank you❤️
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tremendous job. looking forward for more videos.
Thanks a lot! And thanks for watching!
very good video. thank you
Thank you for your explanation! You are a savior of my exam
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Amazing video
Dear Professor, I’m trying to make a summary that encompasses both classical and neorealism to explain state behavior with regards to the need to survive. Im having a hard time doing so without making a statement that doesnt apply to both. What would you recommend I talk about that
Well explained
Thanks teacher.
Really good explanation, easy to understand. Tenk you))
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Excellent explanation!
Thanks!
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The empiricism seems to make up for the lack of an outspoken normative direction.
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Thankyou for this. You are doing god's work.
Hi thank you for making this video. Could you explain about neo-realism as a parsimonious theory?
That's an interesting question. Parsimonious theories are just theories that are straightforward in their explanation. Neorealism could be considered parsimonious because its explanatory power is rooted in its understanding fo the nature of the international system. Conflict exists because of anarchy and the security dilemma. That's fairly parsimonious. Hope that helps. Good luck with your studies!
Good Job 👍 thanks
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Dear prof. Zerbe can u explain the differences between international society of english school and international system of neo realism ?
@@NoahZerbe thanks Prof. Zerbe for being so prompt in your responses.
Is seeking national interests or survival is human nature itself?
could you provide the link for the balance of power video
what would you say is a security issue associated with neorealism?
I'm not sure I understand your question. Neorealism focuses on the structural implications of the anarchic international system as the primary source of insecurity and state behavior.
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You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful.
Wait so classical realists do not acknowledge that the system is anarchic in nature? Even if it doesnt make a different to their theory?
It's not that they reject the condition of anarchy, it's just that the idea is not as central to their framework as it is for neorealists.
@@NoahZerbe Thank you for replying. Currently doing an essay on "Is conflict an endemic feature of the contemporary international system?" and attempting to understand all the theories is proving difficult
Is neo-realism a form of realpolitik?
They're related but not the same thing. Realpolitik is usually used to describe diplomacy (or foreign policy) that is guided by power rather than moral principles. Neorealism is a theoretical manner that argues that conflict is the result of structural forces rather than morality. They overlap, but are not exactly the same thing.
What’s small world! Doing my master’s in Alabama. But did my bachelors at Humboldt!
Very cool. Good luck with your Master's program. And hello from Humboldt!
How classical realism is an empirical theory?
By empirical we mean that it seeks to understand or explain the world as it is, without making claims about how it should be. This contrasts with normative theories which make claims about how the world should be. My introductory video on critical theory (ua-cam.com/video/A0J8u-C_Hoc/v-deo.html) might clarify this distinction. Good luck!
Neorealism sounds like the American approach in International Politics
Add Arabic caption to your videos please
Sorry. I'd love to, but unfortunately I don't speak Arabic.
Thank u this was very helpful
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!