Progressive realism is a foreign policy paradigm largely made popular by Robert Wright in 2006 [1] which focuses on producing measurable results in pursuit of widely supported goals. [2] It supports stronger international institutions, free trade, and U.S. national interests. [2] The UK Shadow Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has suggested that Progressive Realism will underpin his foreign policy in a speech to the Fabian Society. [3]
Progressive realists' beliefs stand in stark contrast to those of neoconservatives. Unlike neoconservatives, progressive realists highlight the importance of strong participation in the United Nations and acquiescence to international law. [4] They assert that international security and economic interdependence enable international governance to advance national interests. [4] [5] The policy emphasizes the need to convert "hard" power and "soft" power into "smart" power. [6]
Progressive realism is a foreign policy paradigm largely made popular by Robert Wright in 2006 [1] which focuses on producing measurable results in pursuit of widely supported goals. [2] It supports stronger international institutions, free trade, and U.S. national interests. [2] The UK Shadow Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has suggested that Progressive Realism will underpin his foreign policy in a speech to the Fabian Society. [3]
Progressive realists' beliefs stand in stark contrast to those of neoconservatives. Unlike neoconservatives, progressive realists highlight the importance of strong participation in the United Nations and acquiescence to international law. [4] They assert that international security and economic interdependence enable international governance to advance national interests. [4] [5] The policy emphasizes the need to convert "hard" power and "soft" power into "smart" power. [6]