Stephen Walt

Stephen Walt is an American political scientist known for his work in international relations, particularly in the areas of security studies and foreign policy. He is a professor at Harvard University and a leading proponent of realist theory, which emphasizes the competitive and anarchic nature of international politics. Walt argues that states act primarily in their own self-interest, focusing on power and security. He is also noted for his critiques of U.S. foreign policy and has articulated concepts such as the "balance of threat," which explains how countries respond to perceived dangers from other nations.