also: れあるぽりてぃく · れあるぽりてぃっく
noun
realpolitik
A loanword from German, used in political science and journalism to describe pragmatic, power-based politics rather than ideological or moral approaches. Often contrasted with idealistic foreign policy.
See also: 現実政治
彼の外交政策はレアルポリティークに基づいている。
His foreign policy is based on realpolitik.
レアル
From a realpolitik perspective, that alliance is essential.