Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the option representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.

A. What is best in the national interest is realpolitik that dictates the conduct of foreign policy of all nations.
B. India is also following a policy that is governed by enlightened self-interest. C. Nations that have been divided on the basis of ideological grounds have come together with trade and economic interests, supervening other interests.
D. Lord Palmerston formulated the oft-quoted maxim of realpolitik, “There are no permanent friends or permanent enemies, there are only permanent interests.”