John J. Mearsheimer
In an anarchic world where trust is impossible, nations must ruthlessly pursue power to guarantee their own survival. Discover why great power politics is destined to end in tragedy and perpetual conflict.
The international system operates in a state of anarchy without a central authority to protect nations from one another.
Fear drives all great powers to prioritize their own survival by constantly seeking to maximize their military and economic might.
Achieving regional hegemony is the ultimate goal for any great power because dominating its neighborhood provides the highest level of security.