Realism and Complex Disorder

-Robert O. Keohane and Joseph S. Nye

1. Realism

a. AKA naturalism

b. Ideal type

c. Three assumptions

- Coherent units are dominant

- Force is useable and effective instrument of policy
- Hierarchy of issues

2. Complex Interdependence

a. Multiple channels

b. Absence of hierarchy

c. Military force is used less

3. Minor role of military role

a. Role in international politics

b. Superior military force will prevail

c. Central component of the national power

d. Nuclear weapons used as deterrent

e. Fears of attacks have declined

4. Role of international organizations

a. Different and significant roles

b. Peripheral to world politics

c. It acts as a catalyst for coalition or party formation

d. Realism didn’t have role of international organizations

5. Establishment of governmental policy

a. Initiates political approaches

b. Helps government to convert itself into trans governmental coalitions

c. Activates potential coalitions in world politics