Structural realism and the New Cold War
Journal: Digital Commons - Lingnan (Lingnan University)
Year: 2015

The Cold War mentality such as misperception which is deep-rooted in the American and Russian government has triggered the revival of U.S.-Russian conflicts. The new Cold War would be a continuation from the past that operates with an action-and-reactions model. However, with the change of geopolitical situation, the new Cold War would be conducted in different means. The structural constraints suggested by the structural realist would be an explanation for the emergence of new Cold War. The str