realpolitik

Example Sentences

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The gathering’s opening has not gone without controversy, with high ideals often clashing with realpolitik concerns.

From Washington Times

But this is about realpolitik as well as rapprochement and King Charles will become the first British monarch to give an address to Germany's parliament, the Bundestag.

From BBC

She, on the other hand, is a realpolitik kind of Mandalorian, open to new ways of thinking and new alliances.

From New York Times

When it comes to foreign policy, Americans will sooner pay heavily for great causes and high principles than they will for smaller causes and realpolitik.

From Seattle Times

Studeman said this is deceptive because the Chinese “have one of the bloodiest histories and have engaged in Machiavellian realpolitik for almost all of their history.”

From Washington Times