Morgenthau, Hans J(oachim) (1904–1980)

German-born political scientist. He emphasized a ‘realistic approach’ to foreign policy, one in which national interests preside over global concerns. He was a fierce critic of US involvement in Vietnam.

Born in Coburg, he left Germany in 1932 and immigrated to the USA in 1937. He taught at several universities including the University of Chicago, where he was director of the Center for the Study of American Foreign and Military Policy (1944–61).