The Lessons of Tragedy: Statecraft and World Order

In the work, the authors claim that decades of peace between the great powers has led to faded memories in America (and by extension, Western nations) of the extremes of state relations. Yet, ‘tragedy’ in international politics has been the norm throughout history, and the authors argue the potential for great power conflict is at its greatest since the Cold War. Eschewing ‘hubris’ and ‘complacency’, this book is a call to intellectually prepare for an uncertain and possibly tragic future.