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Machiavelli
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.
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If You Want to Understand Machiavelli, Read This Author
March 09, 2015
If You Want to Understand Machiavelli, Read This Author
Revisiting the usefulness of the "hedgehog and fox" analogy for defense analysis.
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If You Want to Understand Machiavelli, Read This Author
Are China's Leaders Disciples of Machiavelli?
February 10, 2015
Are China's Leaders Disciples of Machiavelli?
A deeper look at Machiavellian thought and how it relates to Chinese leaders' political philosophy.
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Are China's Leaders Disciples of Machiavelli?
Why We Should Study China's Machiavelli
January 22, 2015
Why We Should Study China's Machiavelli
The similarities and differences between Niccolo Machiavelli and Han Feizi are illuminating.
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Why We Should Study China's Machiavelli
Is ‘China’s Machiavelli’ Now Its Most Important Political Philosopher?
January 16, 2015
Is ‘China’s Machiavelli’ Now Its Most Important Political Philosopher?
Xi Jinping quotes an ancient philosopher and offers possible insights into his political beliefs.
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Is ‘China’s Machiavelli’ Now Its Most Important Political Philosopher?
How Machiavelli Explains Chuck Hagel's Resignation
November 26, 2014
How Machiavelli Explains Chuck Hagel's Resignation
Scratching your head over Hagel's resignation? Let Niccolò Machiavelli explain!
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How Machiavelli Explains Chuck Hagel's Resignation
Rome, Carthage and US-China Relations
April 04, 2014
Rome, Carthage and US-China Relations
With all this Thucydidesmania, it’s easy to forget the important lessons the Punic Wars might offer China and the US.
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Rome, Carthage and US-China Relations
A Machiavellian Age of Sea Power
June 25, 2013
A Machiavellian Age of Sea Power
The U.S. Navy is being asked to do the unprecedented while having a weak hand.
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A Machiavellian Age of Sea Power
January 18, 2013
Machiavelli's Paradox
Question: Is it better to be feared or loved when combating an insurgency?
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Machiavelli's Paradox
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Andrew Erickson and Ryan Martinson on China and the Maritime Gray Zone
May 14, 2019
Andrew Erickson and Ryan Martinson on China and the Maritime Gray Zone
How China thinks about and acts in the maritime gray zone, and what that means for the region’s future.  
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