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Question 7 • US History Studies Since 1877

Henry Kissinger’s approach toward foreign policy was shaped largely by the idea of

Answer
A
confrontation.
B
realpolitik.
C
democracy at any cost.
D
increasing Cold War tensions.

Explanation

Kissinger’s foreign policy emphasized practical national interests and maintaining a balance of power, even when that meant working with governments whose values differed from those of the United States. This approach is known as realpolitik, so the correct choice is “realpolitik.”

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