Description: (Judge, Political scientist, Writer, Philosopher, University teacher)
Hans Morgenthau was a prominent German-American jurist and political scientist known for his significant contributions to international relations theory. He is considered a leading figure in the realist tradition of international relations, emphasizing power dynamics and the national interest. His influential book "Politics Among Nations" became a widely used textbook in U.S. universities. Morgenthau also wrote extensively on international politics and U.S. foreign policy for various publications, and he served as a consultant to the U.S. Department of State during the Cold War, interacting with influential intellectuals of his time.