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The cracks of globalism are revealing themselves, nationalism is on the rise, and there is a war in Ukraine. All these factors and more are leading to the fracture of the current world order, which has been in place for 30 years since the end of the Cold War. As the new power struggle for global hegemony begins, world-renowned political scientist Stephen Walt emphasizes that we must look at the world through a realist's perspective. The international system is anarchy; therefore, countries must grow stronger to help themselves through open diplomacy and compromise. Walt emphasizes that the United States, the once-guardian of the international community, will play an important role. He adds that the US must be wary of twisted ideals, which depose problematic regimes under the banner of safeguarding liberalism, and the ambition to recreate the world to its liking. He also says that the US should maintain normal relations with all Middle Eastern countries and take an honest look at China, the power of Asia, though it may be uncomfortable to do so. Walt advocates for “offshore balancing” in foreign policy, which focuses primarily on the balance of power in key regions instead of excessive interference. Contemplate the rapidly changing international landscape and the new world order with the five episodes of “The Realists’ Politics” by Stephen Walt, a world-class political scientist.