NeoClassical Realism
NeoClassical Realism is a theoretical perspective in international relations that emphasizes the importance of both systemic factors and domestic politics in shaping a state's foreign policy. It argues that states are rational actors driven by a combination of power considerations and the influence of their political leaders, who are constrained by both international structures and their own domestic constraints. This approach seeks to explain state behavior by looking at how leaders interpret and respond to the external environment, taking into account historical context, national identity, and strategic calculations.