Progressive realism explained

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 national interests. 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 assert that international security and economic interdependence enable international governance to advance national interests.^{[4] [5]} They highlight the importance of strong participation in the United Nations and acquiescence to international law. The policy emphasizes the need to convert "hard" power and "soft" power into "smart" power.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Progressive Realism And Iran. Steve. Hynd. June 23, 2009. January 10, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20110717070333/http://www.nsnetwork.org/node/1379. July 17, 2011. dead.
2. Web site: Why democrats should pursue "progressive realism" at home.. Greg Anrig. July 20, 2006. December 17, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20090705032413/http://www.prospect.org/cs/articles?articleId=11747. July 5, 2009. dead.
3. Web site: Lammy . David . 1 February 2024 . Progressive Realism . Fabian Society.
4. News: Wright . Robert . December 31, 1969 . 'Progressive realism': In search of a foreign policy - Editorials & Commentary - International Herald Tribune . January 10, 2011 . The New York Times.
5. Web site: Progressive Realism. Joseph. Nye. Joseph Nye. August 21, 2006. January 10, 2011.
6. Web site: Progressive realism in foreign policy. Joseph. Nye. August 31, 2006. January 13, 2011.