traditional policy
Britishnoun
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He added: “Ireland’s commitment to a rules-based international order with the U.N. Charter at its heart, and our traditional policy of military neutrality, do not inure us from the need to respond to this new reality.”
From New York Times
Lula has declined to provide Ukraine with German-made artillery ammunition that Brazil has, insisting on the South American nation's traditional policy of strict neutrality, though he has said Russia made a mistake invading a sovereign nation.
From Reuters
The proposed rule, which has been opened for 30 days of public comment before taking effect, would presume that migrants are ineligible for asylum if they entered the country unlawfully, a significant rollback in the country’s traditional policy toward those fleeing persecution in other countries.
From New York Times
Germany and France have also had to confront the failure of their traditional policy of European security with Russia, not against it.
From New York Times
But Mr. Scholz needs U.S. cover; Germany has already moved a long way from its traditional policy of not sending weapons to a country at war.
From New York Times
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