Which of the following statements accurately captures the distinctions between Neorealism and Social Constructivism in International Relations?
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Both Neorealism and Social Constructivism emphasize the primacy of the international system's structure, focusing equally on material and ideational factors in influencing states' behavior.
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Social Constructivism, similar to Neorealism, argues that states' interests and actions are primarily determined by their material capabilities such as military power and economic resources.
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Neorealism stresses the impact of the international system's anarchic structure on state behavior, while Social Constructivism highlights how states' interests and actions are shaped through social interactions and shared understandings, focusing on ideational factors like norms and identities.
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Both theories argue that military capabilities are the predominant factor influencing states' behavior in the international system, with little to no emphasis on social interactions or shared norms.