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The Melian Dialogue – the Brutal Reality of Power

by Ed Whelan, Contributing Writer, Classical Wisdom Down the centuries people have referred to the works of ancient historians to understand contemporary events. Many have studied the work of Thucydides to understand present-day international relations and politics. In particular, The Melian Dialogue provides a perennial insight into politics, power and international relations. The dialogue takes