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65 - Realism and imperialism w/Matthew Specter

Feb 21, 2025
01:07:58

Where does the international relations concept of "realism" come from? Can it be useful for promoting a progressive politics? Or does it support a more imperialist worldview? To discuss, Ted speaks with Matthew Specter of UC Berkeley about his book The Atlantic Realists. They discuss how the school of thought formed and what types of foreign policy mistakes it condemns—as well as other sins that it may condone.

Buy his book here: https://www.sup.org/books/history/atlantic-realists

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