Stephen M. Walt
About the Author
Stephen M. Walt is a distinguished professor of international affairs at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, where he has shaped the field of realist international relations theory for decades. A leading voice in foreign policy analysis, Walt co-authored the provocative 'The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy,' which ignited global debates on the influence of interest groups in American diplomacy. His incisive critiques extend to broader geopolitical strategies, emphasizing power dynamics and national interests in an increasingly multipolar world. With contributions to major publications like Foreign Policy and The New York Times, Walt's work bridges academia and public discourse, offering pragmatic insights into U.S. global engagement amid evolving threats from great-power competition.
