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realpolitik
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realpolitik

Politics based on practical objectives rather than on ideals. The word does not mean “real” in the English sense but rather connotes “things”—hence a politics of adaptation to things as they are. Realpolitik thus suggests a pragmatic, no-nonsense view and a disregard for ethical considerations. In diplomacy it is often associated with relentless, though realistic, pursuit of the national interest.



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Post-conflict peacebuilding is but one of the areas within the activities of the United Nations where multilateralism and real politik meet.
seemed to achieve the peak of its power and global hegemony, Todd argues that in real politik terms, two necessary conditions have not been met.
It is not to be missed that this political vision given with political force in sustained literary activity represents a genuine alternative to the world of Real Politik of the urban elite in Jerusalem.
 
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