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

States care about relative wealth, because economic might is the foundation of military might.

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

Important benefits often accrue to states that behave in an unexpected way.

I believe that the existing power structures in Europe and Northeast Asia are not sustainable through 2020.

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

A state's potential power is based on the size of its population and the level of its wealth.