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The two scholars are both 'realists' - that is they believe that states have foreign policy interests that are objectively clear and which they will always pursue.
Funny, that definition of "realist" makes them sound almost like Hegelian idealists.

guaranteed to evoke a violent reaction from police is to challenge their right to "define the situation." --- David Graeber citing Marc Cooper
by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Fri May 12th, 2006 at 06:27:34 PM EST
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Yes it sounds like a 'realism' that completely edits out what Tuchman called 'the March of Folly' -- irrationality and futility in the conduct of national and international affairs, especially warfare.

The difference between theory and practise in practise ...
by DeAnander (de_at_daclarke_dot_org) on Sat May 13th, 2006 at 02:28:07 AM EST
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