Are Leaders Rational?
Journal: Critical Review
Year: 2024

My critique of Mearsheimer and Rosato questions the use of theory by policymakers, contending that they are more likely to turn to so-called historical lessons for guidance.It then engages their concept of credible theory, which they apply an arbitrary manner.To buttress their claim for most uses of force being rational, they offer five short case studies of "grand strategic decision-making" and another five of ciris management.Their interpretations depart significantly from the convention wisdo