| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ruthless, opportunistic approach to statesmanship particularly exemplified by Bismarck (ll) | ||
| Pragmatic approach to diplomacy | ||
| Practical governance | The Times Concise | 21 Feb 2021 |
| Approach to governance based on pragmatism rather than idealism | The Washington Post Sunday | 14 Apr 2019 |
| Practical approach to diplomacy | ||
| Word that means "foreign relations based on expediency rather than ethics" (11) |