Realism and Neo-Realism in International Relations: A Critical Evaluation of Foundational Assumptions and Key Distinctions Introduction Realism and neo-realism constitute foundational paradigms in the discipline of International Relations (IR), offering influential yet divergent frameworks for understanding the dynamics of power, anarchy, and the structure of the international system. While classical realism is rooted in a … Continue reading Critically evaluate the foundational assumptions and key distinctions between realist and neo-realist approaches in the study of International Relations, with reference to their conceptualization of power, anarchy, and the international system.