Kenneth N. Waltz

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Theory of International Politics
Therefore, the seeker after the truth is not one who studies the writings of the ancients and, following his natural disposition, puts his trust in them, but rather the one who suspects his faith in… Expand
Structural Realism after the Cold War
Some students of international politics believe that realism is obsolete.1 They argue that, although realism’s concepts of anarchy, self-help, and power balancing may have been appropriate to a… Expand
The Emerging Structure of International Politics
Structure of International Politics I F o r more than three hundred years, the drama of modern history has turned on the rise and fall of great powers. In the multipolar era, twelve great powers… Expand
Man, the State, and War
Disarmament measures for small arms, light weapons and ammunition are becoming routine and widespread. For centuries, the vision of disarmament has tantalized with revolutionary possibilities to… Expand
Nuclear Myths and Political Realities
Two pervasive beliefs have given nuclear weapons a bad name: that nuclear deterrence is highly problematic, and that a breakdown in deterrence would mean Armageddon. Both beliefs are misguided and… Expand
The Origins of War in Neorealist Theory
The spread of nuclear weapons: More may be better
(1981). The Spread of Nuclear Weapons: More May Be Better: Introduction. The Adelphi Papers: Vol. 21, The Spread of Nuclear Weapons: More May Be Better, pp. 1-1.
The Spread of Nuclear Weapons More May Be Better: Adelphi Paper 171, 1981
What will the spread of nuclear weapons do to the world? I say ‘spread rather than proliferation’ because so far nuclear weapons have proliferated only vertically as the major nuclear powers have… Expand
Realism and International Politics
Part 1: Theory 1. Kant, Liberalism, and War 2. Conflict in World Politics 3. Reflections on Theory of International Politics 4. The Origins of War in Neorealist Theory 5. Realist Thought and… Expand
Why Iran Should Get the Bomb
The past several months have witnessed a heated debate over the best way for the United States and Israel to respond to Iran's nuclear activities. As the argument has raged, the United States has… Expand
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