Correct option is A
Alexander Wendt, a key figure in constructivist International Relations theory, is associated with the phrase "Anarchy is what states make of it." In his seminal 1992 article, Wendt argued that the international system is not inherently anarchic; rather, the nature of anarchy depends on the interactions and social constructions of states. His work emphasizes that the identities and interests of states are socially constructed rather than given.
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· Wendt's work challenges the assumptions of neorealism and neoliberalism.
· Constructivism focuses on the role of ideas, norms, and identities in international relations.
· Anarchy, according to Wendt, does not determine state behavior; social interactions do.
· His theory has influenced debates on international norms, identity, and social structure.
· Wendt is considered a pioneer in applying social theory to IR.
· He argues that state interests are not fixed but are shaped by social contexts.