John Mearsheimer on International relations
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“Simply put, the most powerful state is the one that prevails in a dispute.”
“In the anarchic world of international politics, it is better to be Godzilla than Bambi.”
“The most dangerous states in the international system are continental powers with large armies.”
“A potential hegemon, as emphasized throughout this book, must be wealthier than any of its regional rivals and must possess the most powerful army in the area.”
“Offensive realism predicts that the United States will send its army across the Atlantic when there is a potential hegemon in Europe that the local great powers cannot contain by themselves.”