Author profile: Anthony Heron

Anthony Heron works with The Arctic Institute focusing on regional security dynamics, international relations theory, and the role of geography in global competition. He has an MSc in International Security and Global Governance.

Neorealism’s Regional Blindspot: The Arctic and South China Sea

Anthony Heron • Mar 21 2025 • Articles

Neorealism’s greatest flaw isn’t in its core assumptions about power and security, but in its inability to recognize that the international system is not experienced in a consistent manner.

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