Select the correct answer.
what is realpolitik?

a.
the concept that political decisions of foreign engagement have to be based on the best interests of all parties concerned
b.
the concept that political decisions have to be made by consensus or new alliances should be sought out
c.
the concept that political decision about foreign engagement have to be based on preserving the interests of your country above all
d.
the concept that a single country, acting alone, has the most realistic chance of meeting its own needs

the second world war (wwii) was one of the major trans formative events of the 20th century, with 39 million deaths in europe alone. large amounts of physical capital were destroyed as well through six years of constant ground battles and bombing. many individuals were forced to abandon or give up their property without compensation and to move on to new lands. periods of hunger become more common even in relatively prosperous western europe. families were separated for long periods of time especially from their fathers. many including young children would personally witness the horrors of war as battles and bombing took place in the very areas where they lived. horrendous crimes against humanity were committed. due to wwii, political and economic systems in many countries would be permanently altered.

i believe the answer is a