Realism at its core is the capacity to look at the world without euphemism. In that spirit, Thucydides is a tonic to wishful thinking. Austria, Vienna, Statue of Greek historian Thucydides in front of the Parliament building. Credit: Eye Ubiquitous / Alamy Stock Photo The study of Thucydides has become so sophisticated that it has … Continue reading Thucydides was a Realist