Political realism in post-World War II America has not been about power alone, but about reconciling power with moral and ethical considerations. The caricature

Realism remains the most important and controversial vision of international politics. But what does it mean to be a realist? This collection addresses this key

Realism remains the most important and controversial vision of international politics. But what does it mean to be a realist? This collection addresses this key

America today faces a world more complicated than ever before, but our politicians have failed to envision a foreign policy that addresses our greatest threats.

Political realism sees politics as a permanent struggle for power and security. The essays in this volume examine the tradition of realist political analysis of