foreign policy

American  

[fawr-in pol-uh-see, for-] / ˈfɔr ɪn ˈpɒl ə si, ˈfɒr- /

noun

1. a policy pursued by a nation in its dealings with other nations, designed to achieve national objectives.

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Etymology

Origin of foreign policy

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

They were willing to take some critical distance from American foreign policy.

From Salon

Analysts, however, say the visit will also test India's foreign policy as it tries to balance its ties with Israel and other Middle Eastern countries.

From BBC

As is typical with these congressional addresses, no matter who the president is, foreign policy tended to take a back seat.

From BBC

The Supreme Court has long recognized that the Constitution vests the conduct of foreign policy and national security in the federal government alone.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has achieved substantive accomplishments, both domestically and in foreign policy.

From BBC

Related Words

• diplomacy