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When World War II started on September 1, 1939, the German army contained 3.74 million soldiers and 103 divisions.

— John Mearsheimer The Tragedy of Great Power Politics (2001)

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The most dangerous states in the international system are continental powers with large armies.

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In the anarchic world of international politics, it is better to be Godzilla than Bambi.

In an ideal world, where there are only good states, power would be largely irrelevant.

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Simply put, the most powerful state is the one that prevails in a dispute.

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The ideal situation for any state is to experience sharp economic growth while its rivals' economies grow slowly or hardly at all.

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