Glossary
Diplomatic Idealism
A foreign policy approach emphasizing moral principles, international cooperation, and the belief that nations can achieve peace through shared values and institutions.
Example:
Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points, advocating for self-determination and a League of Nations, are a prime example of Diplomatic Idealism.
Paris Peace Conference
A meeting of the Allied powers after World War I, held in 1919, to negotiate the peace treaties, most notably the Treaty of Versailles.
Example:
The Paris Peace Conference was a complex event where leaders like Woodrow Wilson and Georges Clemenceau clashed over the future of Europe.
Realpolitik
A foreign policy approach based on practical considerations and material interests, rather than on ideology or moral principles.
Example:
Georges Clemenceau's demand for harsh reparations and territorial concessions from Germany at the Paris Peace Conference reflected a strategy rooted in Realpolitik.