Grand Strategy and Its Discontents

This chapter critically examines the nature of grand strategy programs in the U.S., particularly those at Yale and Duke, which are predominantly funded by conservative sources. It explores the historical ties to conservative ideology, critiques military-centric approaches, and contrasts traditional historical analyses with contemporary rational choice methodologies in political science. Additionally, it discusses the evolution and relevance of various grand strategies, such as offshore balancing and neoliberal institutionalism, highlighting their implications for U.S. foreign policy and security dynamics.