Disputes and Cooperation: A Collection of Essays on International Politics

Author: Arnold Wolfers (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-01-25
Features: The Dispute and Cooperation – A Collection of Essays on International Politics is a timeless masterpiece meticulously crafted by Arnold Wolfers (1892–1968), a master of traditional realism and a professor at Yale University and Johns Hopkins University in the United States. As an outstanding thinker and practitioner in the field of international politics, Professor Wolfers organically combined theory, history, and real-world policy, profoundly deepening people's understanding of international political realities while avoiding the pitfalls of purely theoretical discussions in academia. His work embodies the philosophical depth of Euro-American scholars and the pragmatic spirit of American scholars. The 16 essays included in this book are almost all classics. The scope of discussion covers core issues in international politics such as actors in international politics, friendly and hostile relations between states, the relationship between power and morality, the goals and means of foreign policy, the theory and practice of the balance of power, the of national security, collective defense and collective security, alliances and neutrality, political theory and international relations, and more. The depth of his discussions remains unparalleled to this day and has become a starting point for many emerging scholars in the field of international politics today. The Economist magazine remarked, "One of Professor Wolfers' essays is worth the entire output of some university departments." This is no exaggeration. It is believed that all readers interested in foreign policy and national security affairs can draw rich nourishment from this book.