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Due to anarchy, states inevitably balance against rising powers to avoid the dominance of a single state (hegemony). This keeps the system stable. 3. Core Premises of the Theory

Criticized for ignoring how domestic politics, ideology, and individual leaders shape foreign policy. Theory of International Politics

Because states cannot rely on others for security, they must rely on their own capabilities (military, economic). Due to anarchy, states inevitably balance against rising

The theory assumes states are the primary actors, and they are treated as rational, unitary units. Due to anarchy