Hypocrisy Costs in International Politics

Does hypocrisy carry costs in international politics? This talk explores why states perceived as hypocritical sometimes face backlash from third parties. Drawing on historical case studies and survey experiments, it examines how hypocrisy disrupts international cooperation by eroding trust or fueling moral outrage. Through discussions of U.S. human rights policies, China's maritime claims, and Global South positions on the Israel-Palestine conflict, the talk reveals how perceived hypocrisy shapes international relations and why some states suffer more than others. It also offers insights into how political leaders can mitigate the damage hypocrisy causes to the international order. --- Event Details: https://my.princeton.edu/rsvp?id=1947624