Waltz, Keohane e Wendt: análise de construções conceituais sobre o poder

Abstract

The goal of this paper is studying the concept of power in three relevant theories in international relations, presenting the main scholars from each theoretical current. Waltz as a representative of the realist current, Keohane as a representative liberal and Wendt and his constructivist thought. Therefore, the intention to comprehend the power is motivated for itself being one of the fundamental elements for the understanding for the current political arrangement and of the international relations. After presenting the three definitions of power, the hypothesis on the complementarity between them will be analyzed.