"Hans Morgenthau's classic text established realism as the fundamental way of thinking about international relations. Although realism has had its critics, the fact that Politics Among Nations continues to be used in international relations courses attests to its enduring value. Someone has said that the study of international relations has for half a century been nothing so much as a dialogue between Morgenthau, those who embrace his approach, and those who turn elsewhere for enlightenment. After more than 50 years, the dialogue between Morgenthau's ideas and scholars from around the world continues, with even greater relevance in a time where international terrorism has become the focal point in the field of international relations." "The new edition preserves Morgenthau's original work while adding an extensive, 40-page introduction by the editors, who explore the relevance of Politics Among Nations for a new era. The perspectives of a dozen statesmen, scholars, and observers follow Morgenthau's seminal work, each offering important insights on Morgenthau's concepts and ideas as they relate to current crises and global challenges."-- Provided by publisher.

U.S. Army Chief of Staff's Professional reading list, 2017. Includes maps of: Political Map of the World, 1985; Political Map of the World, 2004.

A realist theory of international politics -- The science of international politics -- Political power -- The struggle for power : policy of the status quo -- The struggle for power : imperialism -- The struggle for power : policy of prestige -- The ideological element in international policies -- The essence of national power -- Elements of national power -- Evaluation of national power -- The balance of power -- Different methods of the balance of power -- The structure of the balance of power -- Evaluation of the balance of power -- Morality, mores, and law as restraints on power -- International morality -- World public opinion -- The main problems of international law -- Sovereignty -- The new moral force of nationalistic universalism -- The new balance of power -- Total war -- Disarmament -- Security -- Judicial settlement -- Peaceful change -- International government -- International government : The United Nations -- The world state -- The world community -- Diplomacy -- The future of diplomacy.