Great Powers and the Sea: Naval Power in International Relations Theories

This article aims to discuss the role of sea and naval power in “Rise Fall Realism”; “Defensive Structural “Offensive Realism”, which are respectively represented by works Gilpin (2002) Modelsky Thompson (1988); Posen (2003) Mearsheimer (2001). We argue that these scholars mistakenly employ as if they were synonyms. In fact, mainly concerned with military component power, is, power. addition, we claim relative importance relation other sources varies a spectrum goes from: 1) consideration necessary almost sufficient condition global raking, 2) moving acknowledgment historically important last two hegemonic powers but not necessarily future manifestations 3) reaching only having supportive for land being this high placing ranking powers. Finally, reflect on argument established those variants Realism connection between wealth.