John Mearsheimer Quote

Preserving power, rather than increasing it, is the main goal of states.


Chapter 1, Introduction, p. 20 - The Tragedy of Great Power Politics (2001)


Preserving power, rather than increasing it, is the main goal of states.

Preserving power, rather than increasing it, is the main goal of states.

Preserving power, rather than increasing it, is the main goal of states.

Preserving power, rather than increasing it, is the main goal of states.