In spite of Trump, Shinzo Abe was still able to strengthen US-Japan relations during his time as Prime Minister.
Paul Poast and Stephen Walt have a conversation on their recent articles covering realism and a defense of realism.
"In several ways, the BRICS summit may have been more significant than the G-7 meeting," argues Paul Poast.
By overturning Roe v. Wade last week, Paul Poast argues that the Supreme Court is undermining America's international standing in World Politics Review.
Reports that Iran is nearing the point of capably developing a nuclear weapon are causing alarm, but they are still a ways away from building a bomb.
Five months after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, more soldiers are dying per day than the typical war — and all signs point to protracted conflict.
Paul Poast analyzes Macron's recent suggestion that Europe must "broker a settlement" to the war in Ukraine that avoids “humiliating” Russia.
“Realism is the school of no hope, the curmudgeon of international relations thought,” writes Paul Poast in Foreign Affairs.
Paul Poast argues that President Biden's declaration that the US would defend Taiwan if it were attacked by China deserves a serious look.
Paul Poast argues that NATO should "agree on a military plan for defending [Finland and Sweden] as soon as possible" - even before they join.
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