Stephen M. Walt


Stephen M. Walt is a columnist at Foreign Policy and the Robert and Renée Belfer professor of international relations at Harvard University.

Articles by Stephen M. Walt
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the World Economic Forum virtual event of the Davos Agenda and delivers a special address via video link in Beijing on Jan. 25. Xinhua/Li Xueren via Getty Images
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the World Economic Forum virtual event of the Davos Agenda and delivers a special address via video link in Beijing on Jan. 25. Xinhua/Li Xueren via Getty Images
President-elect Joe Biden listens as Secretary of State nominee Antony Blinken speaks at an event to introduce key foreign policy and national security nominees and appointments at the Queen Theatre on November 24, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. 
President-elect Joe Biden listens as Secretary of State nominee Antony Blinken speaks at an event to introduce key foreign policy and national security nominees and appointments at the Queen Theatre on November 24, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. 
Donald Trump shouts at members of the media as he returns to the White House on October 3, 2019 in Washington.
Donald Trump shouts at members of the media as he returns to the White House on October 3, 2019 in Washington.
Donald Trump delivers a news conference in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington on July 23, 2020.
Donald Trump delivers a news conference in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington on July 23, 2020.
A woman fills out a Mega Millions lottery ticket on October 19, 2018 in New York City.
A woman fills out a Mega Millions lottery ticket on October 19, 2018 in New York City.
Joe Biden announces the members of his health team, including his pick for secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, at the Queen Theater December 08, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Joe Biden announces the members of his health team, including his pick for secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, at the Queen Theater December 08, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Vice President Joe Biden greets guests as he and his wife Dr. Jill Biden host a Thanksgiving dinner at the Vice-President's residence.
Vice President Joe Biden greets guests as he and his wife Dr. Jill Biden host a Thanksgiving dinner at the Vice-President's residence.
President Donald Trump leaves Number 10 Downing Street after a reception on December 3, 2019 in London.
President Donald Trump leaves Number 10 Downing Street after a reception on December 3, 2019 in London.
Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell arrive on Capitol Hill on Feb. 12, 2013 in Washington.
Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell arrive on Capitol Hill on Feb. 12, 2013 in Washington.
Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping leave a business leaders event at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2017.
Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping leave a business leaders event at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2017.
oe Biden walks to a meeting of bipartisan members of Congress to begin work on a legislative framework for comprehensive deficit reduction at Blair House, across the street from the White House in Washington on May 5, 2011.
oe Biden walks to a meeting of bipartisan members of Congress to begin work on a legislative framework for comprehensive deficit reduction at Blair House, across the street from the White House in Washington on May 5, 2011.
President Donald Trump speaks at a 'Make America Great Again' rally in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 22, 2017.
President Donald Trump speaks at a 'Make America Great Again' rally in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 22, 2017.
Joe Biden takes his sunglasses off as he arrives for a campaign event with President Barack Obama at Strawbery Banke Field in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on Sept. 7, 2012.
Joe Biden takes his sunglasses off as he arrives for a campaign event with President Barack Obama at Strawbery Banke Field in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on Sept. 7, 2012.
Former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton attend the trophy presentation prior to Thursday foursome matches of the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club on September 28, 2017 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton attend the trophy presentation prior to Thursday foursome matches of the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club on September 28, 2017 in Jersey City, New Jersey.