"To Intervene or Not to Intervene".

This article, titled "To Intervene or Not to Intervene," was written by Hans J. Morgenthau in April 1961. Morgenthau, a realist international relations theorist, discusses the legitimacy and practicality of military intervention. He acknowledges the role of ideology in the interventions of the United States and the Soviet Union during the Vietnam War, emphasizing the importance of embracing national interest over ideology. The article highlights how the conflict between these two superpowers was not only a power struggle but also a clash of secular ideologies. It concludes by noting that the Cold War led to interventions worldwide, sometimes covertly and sometimes openly, using various methods including diplomatic pressure, propaganda, and covert subversion. [Extracted from the article]