He spoke of "a strategy no longer driven by ideology and politics but one that is based on a realistic assessment of the sobering facts on the ground and our interests in the region.
Such anticipative discussions, however, pose several challenges, primarily the risks of debating irrelevant ethical concerns or – more importantly – neglecting relevant ones, if debates are not based on a realistic assessment of current and future developments.
Turkish foreign policy, Davutoglu said, "is based on a realistic, rational analysis of the strategic picture".
In short, without effective pro-Palestinian advocacy based on a realistic appraisal of the situation, Israel will be free to maintain the status quo indefinitely.
A dose of dignified restraint, based on a realistic assessment of where Russia is headed, could help redeem a policy of "engagement" that has gradually lost its way.
Is it based on a realistic view of Russia's strengths and interests, and is the ultimate aim to solve problems, or to create them?
"Our proposal as the Guatemalan government is to abandon any ideological consideration regarding drug policy (whether prohibition or liberalisation) and to foster a global intergovernmental dialogue based on a realistic approach to drug regulation.
Then again, Oracle's offer could be based on a realistic, albeit somewhat worrying, vision of the future of the software industry.Mr Ellison has long argued that his industry is maturing.
In an era of rapid climate change, nuclear power may become a necessity, but the decision to use it should be based on a realistic assessment of risks and benefits, including the fact that the health consequences of Chernobyl were not small; they were catastrophic.
It is meant to ensure decisions are based on a realistic assessment of demand.
Furthermore, we provide an illustrative problem description based on a realistic image processing example.
