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Realism
Hans Morgenthau and the Balance of Power in Asia
By Francis P. Sempa
The father of realism in international relations envisioned China’s rise, the U.S. rebalance, and the Asian Century.
Balancing China and the Realist Road to War
By Jie Dalei and Jared McKinney
The argument for balancing against China rests on some questionable assumptions.
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.
Vietnam Grounds Its Huey Choppers
By Ankit Panda
Plus, U.S.-India relations roundup, ancient Indian realism, the Corker bill, and more. Weekend links.
Relax, China Won't Challenge US Hegemony
By Dingding Chen
The US should believe Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang's words: China will not seek hegemony.
Finding Allies for China
By Asyura Salleh
China needs to build more alliances to challenge the U.S. in the Asia-Pacific.
When Is Great Power War Likely?
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck discuss great power war with Alex Ward of The Atlantic Council.
D-Day Validates Realism
By Zachary Keck
U.S. WWII policy in general, and the landing at Normandy in particular, were based on realist logic.
Russia in Crimea: When States Act Out of Insecurity
By Ankit Panda
Did Western policymakers in Ukraine forget that security is often the greatest foreign policy motivator?
Only Realists Spread Democracy
By Zachary Keck
History leaves no doubt that realists have been the most successful foreign policy faction in exporting democracy.
Stephen Walt is Not Obama’s George Kennan
By Zachary Keck
Commonsense and U.S. precedent are the architects of Obama’s Middle East foreign policy.
Slouching Toward Offshore Balancing
By James R. Holmes
With America facing fiscal constraints, are lawmakers are absentmindedly adopting offshore balancing?