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 Melian Dialogue – the Brutal Reality of Power
The Athenians in this conflict sound like Thrasymachus from Plato’s Republic.