12049. THUCYDIDES' ACCOUNT OF THE MELIAN DEBATE AND THE LESSONS FOR INTERNATIONAL ORDER. Considers the classic statement of the debate between power and morality as articulated by Thucydides in his History of the Peloponnesian War. Argues that while the Athenian/power-oriented position appears well-grounded in political reality, the Melian/morality-oriented position provides a better foundation for international peace and world order. 8 pages, 11 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.