The Complexities of Realism in Shaping a Progressive Foreign Policy

This chapter delves into the complexities and weaknesses of realist theory in shaping a progressive foreign policy. The speaker discusses the principles of political realism and the role of Hans Morgenthau in shaping the field, as well as the disillusionment experienced with orthodox realism. They explore the tensions between ethics and power politics in Morgenthau's work and discuss the intersection of progressive foreign policy and realism.