Political Science · International Relations
Which of these is Not a similarity between neo-realism and neo-liberalism?
ATheir belief in an anarchic structure with great variation in state capabilities
BBoth agree on the central role of states in IR
CStates are rational actors that try to maximise their national interest
DThe nature of gains that matter to states in cooperative ventures ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) The nature of gains that matter to states in cooperative ventures — The nature of gains is a difference, not a similarity.
Explanation
★The nature of gains is a difference, not a similarity.
★Neo-realism stresses relative gains, while neo-liberalism stresses absolute gains.
★Both share a belief in an anarchic structure of the system.
★Both agree on the central role of states.
★Both treat states as rational, interest-maximising actors.
★So the odd one out, as a difference, is the nature of gains.
★Hence the answer is the nature of gains.
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