Progressive realism is a foreign policy paradigm largely made popular by Robert Wright in 2006[1] which focuses on producing measurable results in pursuit of widely supported goals.
[2] It supports stronger international institutions, free trade, and national interests.
[3] Progressive realists' beliefs stand in stark contrast to those of neoconservatives.
Unlike neoconservatives, progressive realists assert that international security and economic interdependence enable international governance to advance national interests.
[4][5] They highlight the importance of strong participation in the United Nations and acquiescence to international law.