Classics such as Aristotle’s “Politics,” Confucius’ “The Analects” and Machiavelli’s “The Prince” offer compelling visions of ...

The so-called Thucydides Trap has become a staple of foreign policy commentary over the past decade or so, regularly invoked to frame the escalating rivalry between the United States and China. Coined ...

These stories weigh three ethical positions and settle on one as best for politics. First, one might seek to guide leaders by the “ethic of deontology.” This theory suggests people are duty ...

Presents a survey of the rise of ancient Rome in the eighth century B.C. to its fall in the fifth century A.D. Emphasizes political institutions, foreign policy, leading personalities, and unique ...

It involves the development of systems for decision-making in groups (politics), the articulation of collective identities (peoples), and the establishment of mechanisms for the regulation, ...

Unlike society in ancient Egypt, Rome did not regard women ... In reality, wives or close relatives of prominent men could have political influence behind the scenes and exert real, albeit ...

Shepseskaf's decision to build a mastaba instead of a pyramid has puzzled archaeologists for centuries, as it marked a significant break with dynastic and religious tradition.