John Mearsheimer in China: offensive realism resonates amid intellectual rivalry

• Main Author: Yao, Bowen
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Social Sciences; Country and region studies
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181445
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

John Mearsheimer’s offensive realism resonates in China, aligning with its historical narratives and strategic perspectives. His critiques of US policy bolster China’s narrative of containment while exposing tensions in Western academia. This paradox underscores the cultural and academic competition...