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Machiavelli
![Brexit: An Indictment of Direct Democracy or Vulgar Politics as Usual? Brexit: An Indictment of Direct Democracy or Vulgar Politics as Usual?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-06-26_00-05-58.jpg)
Brexit: An Indictment of Direct Democracy or Vulgar Politics as Usual?
By Ankit Panda
No reason to grow contemptuous of direct democracy after 'Brexit'. This was always about politicians and politics.
![If You Want to Understand Machiavelli, Read This Author If You Want to Understand Machiavelli, Read This Author](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-09_10-46-53.jpg)
If You Want to Understand Machiavelli, Read This Author
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Revisiting the usefulness of the "hedgehog and fox" analogy for defense analysis.
![Are China's Leaders Disciples of Machiavelli? Are China's Leaders Disciples of Machiavelli?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/Santi_di_Tito_-_Niccolo_Machiavellis_portrait_headcrop1.jpg)
Are China's Leaders Disciples of Machiavelli?
By Jin Kai
A deeper look at Machiavellian thought and how it relates to Chinese leaders' political philosophy.
![Why We Should Study China's Machiavelli Why We Should Study China's Machiavelli](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/Santi_di_Tito_-_Niccolo_Machiavellis_portrait_headcrop1.jpg)
Why We Should Study China's Machiavelli
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The similarities and differences between Niccolo Machiavelli and Han Feizi are illuminating.
![Is ‘China’s Machiavelli’ Now Its Most Important Political Philosopher? Is ‘China’s Machiavelli’ Now Its Most Important Political Philosopher?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-01-16_05-36-25.jpg)
Is ‘China’s Machiavelli’ Now Its Most Important Political Philosopher?
By Ryan Mitchell
Xi Jinping quotes an ancient philosopher and offers possible insights into his political beliefs.
![How Machiavelli Explains Chuck Hagel's Resignation How Machiavelli Explains Chuck Hagel's Resignation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-11-26_13-04-59.jpg)
How Machiavelli Explains Chuck Hagel's Resignation
By James R. Holmes
Scratching your head over Hagel's resignation? Let Niccolò Machiavelli explain!
![Rome, Carthage and US-China Relations Rome, Carthage and US-China Relations](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-04-04_07-19-05.jpg)
Rome, Carthage and US-China Relations
By James R. Holmes
With all this Thucydidesmania, it’s easy to forget the important lessons the Punic Wars might offer China and the US.
![A Machiavellian Age of Sea Power A Machiavellian Age of Sea Power](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sizes/thumbnail/6006_5243aaef42850.jpg)
A Machiavellian Age of Sea Power
The U.S. Navy is being asked to do the unprecedented while having a weak hand.
Machiavelli's Paradox
Question: Is it better to be feared or loved when combating an insurgency?
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