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The Tragedy of Great Power Politics

Pages
561
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

John J. Mearsheimer presents his theory of "offensive realism," exploring how states prioritize their survival. He examines the strategies nations employ to secure their existence through military power and dominance within their regions. This work offers a detailed analysis of international relations and the pursuit of power.

About the author

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John J. Mearsheimer

John Joseph Mearsheimer (born December 14, 1947) is an American political scientist and international relations scholar, who belongs to the realist school of thought. He is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago. He has been described as the most influential realist of his generation. Mearsheimer is best known for developing the theory of offensive realism, which describes the interaction between great powers as being primarily driven by the ratio...