Dr. Henry Kissinger's interpretation of "Realpolitik" is based on the assumption that

a) the balance of power in the world and international stability are more important than respect for human rights

b) moral considerations in shaping the foreign policy of the USA are more important than anything else

c) the "Divide et Impere" dictum is a fascist anachronism

d) Communist China will be a Global Hegemon (Super Power # 1) by 2030

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Keenan Guzman

5 October, 19:14

Dr. Henry Kissinger's interpretation of "Realpolitik" is based on the assumption that

a) the balance of power in the world and international stability are more important than respect for human rights

b) moral considerations in shaping the foreign policy of the USA are more important than anything else

c) the "Divide et Impere" dictum is a fascist anachronism

d) Communist China will be a Global Hegemon (Super Power # 1) by 2030

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Bruce Allen · Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Dr. Henry Kissinger's interpretation of "Realpolitik" is based on the assumption that the balance of power in the world and international stability are more important than respect for human rights.

Explanation:

Realpolitik is a way of doing politics in which the costs and benefits of a certain policy are examined in a sober way. Ideology, political-philosophical considerations or ethics are left out of that consideration. Realpolitik is therefore a form of political realism. The term is generally used in a pejorative sense but is also used more positively by technocratic politicians. Proponents of realpolitik believe that ideology should not have a prominent place in politics, because it can lead to dangerous power games.