In this groundbreaking work, distinguished political scholar John Mearsheimer delivers a powerful critique of the United States' foreign policy. Widely embraced in the West, the policy of liberal hegemony—spreading liberal democracy, fostering an open international economy, and building global institutions—was intended to protect human rights, promote peace, and make the world safe for democracy. Yet, the reality has been starkly different. Instead of achieving these goals, the U.S. has become a militarized state, engaging in wars that undermine peace, erode human rights, and threaten liberal values domestically.

Mearsheimer argues that this approach is destined to fail. He advocates for a more restrained and realistic foreign policy, one that recognizes the limits imposed by nationalism and the constraints on great powers. The Great Delusion is an essential read for scholars, policymakers, and anyone concerned with the future of American foreign policy.

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Author: John J. Mearsheimer

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