When an aggressor comes on the scene, at least one other state will eventually take direct responsibility for checking it.


Chapter 8, Balancing versus Buck-Passing, p. 269 - The Tragedy of Great Power Politics (2001)

John Mearsheimer Quotes

When an aggressor comes on the scene, at least one other state will eventually take direct responsibility for checking it.

When an aggressor comes on the scene, at least one other state will eventually take direct responsibility for checking it.

When an aggressor comes on the scene, at least one other state will eventually take direct responsibility for checking it.

When an aggressor comes on the scene, at least one other state will eventually take direct responsibility for checking it.