Hans Morgenthau

Hans Morgenthau was a prominent 20th-century political theorist. His work, particularly the book "Politics Among Nations," laid the foundation for realism in international relations theory. Morgenthau emphasized the importance of power, national interests, and state behavior in global politics. He contended that states pursued their interests in a competitive world, and his ideas continue to shape the understanding of international relations driven by self-interest and power dynamics.