Bismarck and Realpolitik
5 min readMay 9, 2024
The German politician and founder of United Germany in 1871 was ridiculed, and his reputation was left in tatters due to Otto von Bismarck and his association with Realpolitik.
This is an ideology where political decision-making is not based on morality or political ideology.
Regarding the critical tenant, to understanding realpolitik, it is vital to understand the nature of the international political environment in which you live and respond accordingly with factual information, with a decision not based on emotionalism.