Need a case study for when "realpolitik" and "idealpolitik" point in the same direction? Then look at Foreign Aid.
Reposted from Paul Poast
International Relations Concepts Illustrated in my latest @wpr.bsky.social column:

- Soft power
- Prestige
- Role of values in world politics

Overall argument: Current actions against USAID just latest in a long history of foreign aid not being a major priority for US policy.

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