The Ones Behind the Scenes are Equally Important
T. Kouloumpis, ELIAMEP (translated) | March 3, 2009
From the time of Machiavelli to today, academics were present in politics. ++ Kennan is seen as the “father” of America’s policy of “containment” in his theory that communism has an innate need for expansion. ++ Huntington’s “Clash of Civilizations” strengthened the “axis of evil” rhetoric. ++ Nye’s ideas of “soft and hard power” and “smart power” parade in the speeches of Hillary Clinton. ++ Academic ideas often determine policy-making and academics should be cautious of the consequences; even the unintended ones.
