What lessons does the godfather of realism have for the White House? Muhammad Hussain Baghi Hans Morgenthau, the prominent theorist of realism in international relations, believed that world politics is the arena of competition between governments to gain power; But this power should not be used without moral restrictions. From his point of view, power is legitimate and sustainable when it serves the highest values and is accompanied by wisdom, prudence and responsibility. Morgenth, who fled Nazi Germany, believed that the desire for power without moral control could lead to disaster. He particularly warned against American military intervention in Vietnam and believed that such wars would not only weaken the international standing of the United States, but also the democracy and internal cohesion of this country. The author of the report believes that the second Trump administration has a mistaken concept of realism. Threatening allies, repeated use of military force and disregard for international norms show that the White House has equated power with power; Whereas from Morgenth's perspective, true power is based on influencing and gaining the satisfaction of others rather than coercion. Morgenth's main warning to America is that military power alone does not guarantee world leadership. The weakening of democratic institutions and the abandonment of moral considerations could render the foreign policy achievements of this country ineffective and lead America to decline. Details of the report on the channel's global economy website.