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

In foreign policy, Podhoretz counseled that an unapologetic defense of American interests abroad is likeliest to frustrate the aggressions of bad actors.

From The Wall Street Journal

When Lai testified in November, he denied all the charges against him, saying he had "never" used his foreign contacts to influence foreign policy on Hong Kong.

From BBC

The prime minister reiterated this aim at the annual Lady Mayor's banquet in the City of London, the occasion traditionally used to set out foreign policy for the year ahead.

From BBC

A centrist with conservative leanings on the economy and foreign policy, he became a social-media celebrity last March when he delivered an impassioned eight-minute speech in the Senate’s gilded chamber.

From The Wall Street Journal

But any realistic and credible U.S. foreign policy has to acknowledge that Europeans will disagree.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• diplomacy