Hans Joachim Morgenthau
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About the Author
Hans Joachim Morgenthau was a German-American political scientist and one of the principal architects of modern realist theory in international relations. Born in 1904, he developed a rigorous account of global politics centered on power, national interest, prudence, and the enduring influence of human nature. After teaching at several universities, he became a prominent professor at the University of Chicago and an influential public intellectual on questions of diplomacy, war, and American foreign policy. His work continues to shape scholarly debates and practical discussions about international order, statecraft, and the limits of idealism.
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