Both Laffey and Osborn have suggested in separate articles in Review of International Studies that Chomsky’s understanding of power in the international sphere reflects the analytical assumptions of classical realism combined with a radical moral, normative or "Left" critique of the state.
Laffey dan Osborn sama-sama menulis di artikel terpisah di Review of International Studies bahwa pemahaman Chomsky tentang kekuatan di lingkup internasional mencerminkan asumsi analitis realisme klasik ditambah kritik moral radikal yang normatif atau "kiri" terhadap negara.