Special Providence Quotes

“Continental realism is not just the belief that “realism” rather than “idealism” is the most appropriate ideological framework within which to understand and to pursue the diplomatic life of nations. Realism, the belief that countries are driven by interests and the quest for power in international relations rather than ideals and benevolence, is widespread among Anglo-Americans as well as Continentals. In fact, many Continental Europeans have felt over the years that when it comes to putting the principles (so to speak) of realism into practice, the hypocritical and greedy Anglo-Americans have far outdone their Continental rivals.”
― Walter Russell Mead, Special Providence: American Foreign Policy and How It Changed the World