Realism and Fear in International Relations

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This book delves into how key figures in realism—Hans Morgenthau, Kenneth Waltz, and John Mearsheimer—addressed significant political issues through the lens of fear. Pashakhanlou offers a comprehensive evaluation of their works, analyzing 400 publications to provide insights into the implications of fear on a global scale. This resource is essential for practitioners, students, and concerned citizens aiming to grasp the thoughts of these influential International Relations scholars regarding fear’s impact. David Galbreath, a Professor of International Security, highlights the book's importance in revealing the emotional foundations of rational political thought in International Relations, emphasizing how fear influences decision-making. Adrian Hyde-Price, a Professor of International Politics, notes that the role of fear in Realist theory has been underexplored. This book fills that gap, offering a systematic analysis of fear's significance in Realism and contributing to the broader discourse on the emotional dimensions of contemporary international politics. Through this exploration, Pashakhanlou enhances our understanding of the interplay between emotion and rationality in political theory.