Morgentaw in a capacity of basic principles of political realism proceeds from

1) understanding of probability of character of political activity in international relations.

2) choosing of national interests as the basis for internal policy of any state (national interests are treated in definitions of power and strength).

3) seeking to avoid philologist: real actions are objects for research of the theory on international relations.; but not intentions and motives.

4) dynamic understanding of national interests to be dependent from historical period, political and cultural context.

5) the principle of political sense and ethics of responsibility.

6) a definition of international relations as a struggle for power and influence in the international stage.

Conclusion

Supporters of the conception of political realism consider that the main motive power in international relations is national interests. And international relations are treated as “pluralism of sovereignties”. Power and the balance of power are the regulators of the international policy.

We’d like to admit that it’s impossible to accept all the principles of political realism, declared by G. Morgentaw. But we see that his principles are corroborated in history as well as in modern international relations, that outlines the importance and righteousness of his theoretical conceptions and principles.