Analysis and typification of the contemporary international system. An approach from structural realism and systems theories

Tribute to Professor Liñan Nogueras

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Tribute to Professor Liñán Nogueras
Published: 17-06-2024
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This paper analyses the evolution of the international system since the end of the Cold War. The objective is to find out whether there has been a change from a Westphalian system to a hierarchical one. To this end, we will first address the question of what an international system is and what its elements are from Waltz's structural realism. Therefore, we will focus on the structure of the system as a defining element of the system and especially on the relation of anarchy versus hierarchy and the power distribution as elements of evolution of our system. Secondly, we will use the types of action systems established by Kaplan to understand how changes in international systems operate and what are the possible configurations and determine their correspondence with the different moments of the contemporary international system.

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Sánchez Ortega, A. (2024). Analysis and typification of the contemporary international system. An approach from structural realism and systems theories: Tribute to Professor Liñan Nogueras. PEACE & SECURITY-PAIX ET SÉCURITÉ INTERNATIONALES (EuroMediterranean Journal of International Law and International Relations), (12). https://doi.org/10.25267/Paix_secur_int.2024.i12.1801

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Antonio Sánchez Ortega, Universidad de Granada

Universidad de Granada. Contacto: santega@ugr.es

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