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Yan Xuetong is a leading Chinese scholar of international relations and the dean of the Institute of International Relations at Tsinghua University. His research focuses on international relations theory, Chinese foreign policy, and political philosophy.
Known for: Leadership and the Rise of Great Powers
Books by Yan Xuetong
Leadership and the Rise of Great Powers
Leadership and the Rise of Great Powers presents Yan Xuetong’s theory of moral realism, arguing that the moral character and political leadership of a state’s rulers are decisive factors in determining its rise or decline in the international system. Drawing on historical and contemporary examples, Yan contends that moral authority and strategic wisdom are as crucial as material power in shaping global influence.
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The Framework of Moral Realism: Integrating Ethics into Power Politics
Moral realism emerges from dissatisfaction with the simplifications of classical realism and liberalism. Realism tells us that states act in pursuit of power, and morality is irrelevant in a world of strategic competition. Liberalism, on the other hand, envisions international harmony through cooper...
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How Leadership Morality Defines Legitimacy and Stability
A state’s strength is never absolute—its stability depends on legitimacy, which derives from both material success and moral governance. In my research, I found that the moral quality of leadership directly influences national cohesion and international trust. When leaders exercise authority with mo...
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About Yan Xuetong
Yan Xuetong is a leading Chinese scholar of international relations and the dean of the Institute of International Relations at Tsinghua University. His research focuses on international relations theory, Chinese foreign policy, and political philosophy. He is known for developing the theory of mora...
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Yan Xuetong is a leading Chinese scholar of international relations and the dean of the Institute of International Relations at Tsinghua University. His research focuses on international relations theory, Chinese foreign policy, and political philosophy. He is known for developing the theory of mora...
Yan Xuetong is a leading Chinese scholar of international relations and the dean of the Institute of International Relations at Tsinghua University. His research focuses on international relations theory, Chinese foreign policy, and political philosophy. He is known for developing the theory of moral realism, which integrates ethical considerations into realist international relations theory.
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