The tragedy of Great Power politics
As the Cold War fades, leaders and theorists speak of a new era, when Mearsheimer exposes the truth behind this idyllic rhetoric: in a world where no international authority reigns, hegemony is the only insurance of security. Of little consequence are trade, treaties or the bonds of international or...
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| Language: | English |
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New York
Norton
2001
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Add Tag | Summary: | As the Cold War fades, leaders and theorists speak of a new era, when Mearsheimer exposes the truth behind this idyllic rhetoric: in a world where no international authority reigns, hegemony is the only insurance of security. Of little consequence are trade, treaties or the bonds of international organizations; because even an ally's intentions are uncertain, states must be ready to strike first when danger lurks. |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 555 pages 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0393020258 |
The tragedy of Great Power politics 
Reform and resistance in the international order