Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Nixon in hell; 2 Tragedy and politics; 3 Thucydides and war; 4 Thucydides and civilization; 5 Carl von Clausewitz; 6 Hans J. Morgenthau; 7 The wisdom of classical realism; 8 Running red lights and ruling the world; 9 Tragedy and scholarship; Name index; Subject index.
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In this topical book, Richard Ned Lebow argues that it is possible to follow ethical policies while preserving national security. He shows how great realist thinkers saw links between interests and ethics and extends his analysis to offer a powerful critique of post-Cold War American foreign policy.
Tragic vision of politics.
Clausewitz, Carl von,1780-1831.
Morgenthau, Hans Joachim,1904-
Thucydides.
Clausewitz, Carl von,1780-1831.
Morgenthau, Hans J., (Hans Joachim),1904-1980.
Thucydides.
International relations-- Moral and ethical aspects.
National security-- Moral and ethical aspects.
Realism-- Political aspects.
Armies.
Diplomatic relations.
International relations-- Moral and ethical aspects.