Why does Mearshimer believe that offensive realism better explains the behavior of great powers than defensive realism does?
1. Why does Mearshimer believe that offensive realism better explains the behavior of great powers than defensive realism does? How would Waltz respond? (Be sure to cite both authors.)
2. Using the concepts of competition and socialization to anchor your analysis, explain what Waltz means when he writes that a structure “may designate a compensating device that works to produce a uniformity of outcomes despite the variety of inputs.”
3. What are the core assumptions of realism, according to Gilpin? How and WHY do Mearshimer’s assumptions differ? Which
4. Compare how Lebow and Waltz explain the nature of order and its relevance to the behavior of states on the world stage.