foreign policy
noun
: the policy of a sovereign state in its interaction with other sovereign states
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The pair have clashed repeatedly over foreign policy, with Crenshaw critical of Carlson's desire to end U.S. aid to Ukraine and the broadcaster's praise for invading force Russia.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The true roots of Trump’s foreign policy can be found in the 1950s.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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Steve Inskeep: Some U.S. foreign policy observers listening to the president and others in the administration talk as if the United States has switched sides in the war.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
Xi and Putin navigate a new American foreign policy
Despite declaring neutrality in the conflict, China emerged as a key diplomatic and economic backer of Russia since its invasion, with NATO accusing Beijing of powering Russia’s defense industrial base with dual-use goods.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The true roots of Trump’s foreign policy can be found in the 1950s.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
This interview was edited for length and clarity Interview highlights
Steve Inskeep: Some U.S. foreign policy observers listening to the president and others in the administration talk as if the United States has switched sides in the war.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
Xi and Putin navigate a new American foreign policy
Despite declaring neutrality in the conflict, China emerged as a key diplomatic and economic backer of Russia since its invasion, with NATO accusing Beijing of powering Russia’s defense industrial base with dual-use goods.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foreign policy
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“Foreign policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreign%20policy. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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