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realpolitik

/reɪˈɑːlpɒlɪˌtiːk/

noun

a system of politics or principles based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations.

Realpolitik refers to enacting or engaging in diplomatic or political policies based primarily on considerations of the given circumstances and factors, rather than strictly binding itself to explicit ideological notions or moral and ethical premises. In this respect, it shares aspects of its philosophical approach with those of realism and pragmatism. It is often simply referred to as pragmatism in politics, e.g. "pursuing pragmatic policies" or "realistic policies". (Wikipedia)

Originally part of a set with Kompromat.