3. Structural Realism Peter Beckman Political Science 180

4. Premises State behavior determined essentially by power distribution States respond to the distribution of power –Security –Promotion of interests

5. “Power” Components of power The calculation of overall power

6. Structure of the International System “Structure” as a concept Variations in structure Variations in patterns of behavior Basic argument –structure patterns of behavior

7. Power distribution Five or more major powers Relatively equal distribution of power How are states likely to behave?

8. Expected Patterns Alliances Self-help What about war? What do those patterns do to promote... –security? –promotion of interests?

9. Current power distribution What is the current distribution? How might perception matter?

10. Even more current power! What was the distribution of power during this presidency?