Portrait of Hans J. Morgenthau by O. Donnandi.
May 12, 1985
International Relations Scholar; Former Carnegie Council Trustee
Moral principles become disconnected from political actions in three ways: contextualizing ethics for time and place as well as man, politics, and the nation-state; subjugating morals in the name of a utopian end; and viewing power alone as a moral principle.
MAY 18, 2026 • Article
This conversation features Alex Urwin, head of strategic partnerships & projects at the UK prime minister's office.
MAY 14, 2026 • Podcast
University of Hong Kong's Professor Brian Wong discusses U.S.-China relations and how to practice strategic empathy without succumbing to moral relativism.
MAY 6, 2026 • Podcast
Watch/listen to the latest "Values & Interests" podcast featuring Gilles Michaud, UN Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security.
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