Neo-realism and Liberalism

1. What are the core assumptions of neorealism and what does neorealism say about the interaction of states (as discussed in lecture, and in your textbook)? In the IQ2 (2015) debate, what argument does Mearsheimer make regarding the likely relationship between the U.S. and China? Considering what you know about China (as discussed in lecture), do you agree with him? Why or why not? 2. Discuss liberalism: what its core assumptions? What are the various “strands” of liberalism as identified by Ikenberry (discussed in lecture?) Specifically, what do neoliberal institutionalists say about cooperation between states? Regarding China’s likely future role in international politics, and what arguments do Robert Daily and Daniel Rosen make (in the IQ2 debate)? Considering what you know about China (as discussed in lecture), do you agree with them? Why or why not?