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On Global Power Differentials, Moral Realism, and the Rise of China: A Review Essay
This review essay examines the recent theoretical contribution of Yan Xuetong-China's most cited political scientist-on 'Moral Realism' as it is presented in his latest magnum opus: 'Leadership and the Rise of Great Powers.' The essay evaluates the theoretical foundations of...
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