The Tragedy of Great Power Politics
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The Tragedy of Great Power Politics
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Narrated by:
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Mark Ashby
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Written by:
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John J. Mearsheimer
About this listen
A decade after the cold war ended, policy makers and academics foresaw a new era of peace and prosperity, an era in which democracy and open trade would herald the "end of history." The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, sadly shattered these idyllic illusions, and John Mearsheimer's masterful new book explains why these harmonious visions remain utopian.
To Mearsheimer, great power politics are tragic because the anarchy of the international system requires states to seek dominance at one another's expense, dooming even peaceful nations to a relentless power struggle. Mearsheimer illuminates his theory of offensive realism through a sweeping survey of modern great power struggles and reflects on the bleak prospects for peace in Europe and northeast Asia, arguing that the United States's security competition with a rising China will intensify regardless of "engagement" policies.
©2001 John J. Mearsheimer (P)2013 Audible, Inc.What listeners say about The Tragedy of Great Power Politics
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- J
- 2023-11-12
modern classic that everyone interested in international relations and politics should pick up - BUT
An interesting, informative modern update to the classical realist theory of international relations. BUT this audio book is not a reading of the updated edition of the book, written a dozen years after the original was published and which now contains an extra chapter on the rise of China - which is no longer conjecture, but reality. It’s a shame Audible does not carry the updated edition.
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- Alex
- 2023-02-22
Necessary Read
Anyone who wants to have a good understanding of international relations theory and geopolitics needs to read this.
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- Dan
- 2023-06-01
great listen
bit repetitive and could be a hit shorter but good listen for those looking to strengthen their understanding of history and realpolitik.
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