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Weltpolitik
/ ˈvɛltpolitiːk /
noun
- the policy of participation in world affairs
Word History and Origins
Origin of Weltpolitik1
Example Sentences
Rhodes takes a great part in Weltpolitik, as a sovereign ally of one or other of the royal courts.
The writings of such classic authorities as Clausewitz give full confirmation of this view, while it is the resounding note of most popular German political literature that deals with "Weltpolitik."
The awakening of the Continental States to their national possibilities and to political independence introduced quite new factors into Weltpolitik, and it was only a question of time as to how long England could maintain her position in the face of the changed circumstances.
One of them is Thomas F. Millard, a hard-headed imperialist thinking in terms of weltpolitik for a "parochially-minded" Republic.
He had to embark on a Weltpolitik, whereas Bismarck was content with a Continental policy.
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