I was certain that I was not a Marxist, but I did believe firmly that a connection between economics and politics existed.
Robert GilpinTrade is the oldest and most important economic nexus among nations. Indeed, trade along with war ha been central to the evolution of international relations.
Robert GilpinAmong the many factors that make a return to halcyon days of the first decades of the postwar era virtually impossible is the decline of clearly defined political leadership.
Robert GilpinThere is a pressing need to integrate the study of international economics with the study of international politics to deepen our comprehension of the forces at work in the world.
Robert Gilpin