U.S. Foreign Policy Needs Some Washingtonian Realism | Opinion

As America navigates the tumultuous waters of the 21st century's international landscape, the time has come to revisit the foundational principles of our nation's foreign policy. Nearly three centuries after George Washington's birth, the strategic outlook of our first president—what international relations scholars Arta Moeini and Christopher Mott call Washingtonian Realism—offers a timeless blueprint for safeguarding America's interests in today's complex geopolitical arena. In an age marked by China's rise, persistent turmoil in the Middle East, and conflict in Ukraine, Washington's pragmatic approach merits a renaissance among contemporary policymakers.