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Understanding Hitler and Nazi Germany through Offensive Realism
The exploration of Adolf Hitler's motivations and the expansive military ambitions of Nazi Germany can provide pivotal insights into the framework of international relations, particularly from an offensive realism perspective. Offensive realism posits that the competitive nature of states drives them to seek power maximization, often leading to aggressive military actions. The case of Nazi Germany exemplifies this notion and invites a closer examination of the structural and psychological factors that underpinned Hitler's ascent and the outbreak of World War II.