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The idea, that international politics can be understood as a system, with an exact construct
and separate structure, is both the starting point for international theory and point of
departure from the traditional Realism. The fundamental concern for Neo-Realists is why
do states exhibit similar foreign policy behavior regardless of their opposing political
systems and contrasting ideologies. The Cold War brought two opposing superpowers
that although were socially and politically opposite behaved in a similar manner and
weren't separate in their pursuit of military power and influence. Realism in Waltz’s view
was severely limited, as where other classic disciplines of international relations. Neo-
Realism is designed as re-examination, a second tier explanation that fills in the gaps
classic theories neglected. For example, traditional Realists remain adamant that actors
are individuals in international affairs, referencing the Hobbesian notion that two entities
are unable to enjoy the same thing equally and are consequently destined to become
enemies. Whilst, Neo-Realists consider that relative and absolute gains are important and
they may be attained by collusion through international institutions.