Because such features of behavior are not explained by anarchy, and require instead the incorporation of evidence about the interests and identities held by key actors, Neorealism's focus on the material structure of the system (anarchy) is misplaced.
Karena ciri-ciri perilaku tersebut tidak dijelaskan oleh anarki dan membutuhkan bukti kepentingan dan identitas yang dipegang para aktor utama, fokus neorealisme terhadap struktur material sistem (anarki) tidak tepat.