unilateralism

noun

uni·lat·er·al·ism ˌyü-ni-ˈla-t(ə-)rə-ˌli-zəm

: a policy of taking unilateral action (as in international affairs) regardless of outside support or reciprocity

also : advocacy of such a policy

unilateralist

ˌyü-ni-ˈla-t(ə-)rə-list

noun or adjective

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Lev Nachman, political scientist and assistant professor at National Chengchi University in Taipei, said Trump's historical penchant for unilateralism could further strengthen China's hand in the region at the expense of the U.S.'s framework of alliances—complicate Taiwan's standing. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024 The choice before voters is stark: international leadership built around long-standing alliances, or disruptive unilateralism with a strange fondness for authoritarians. —

Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024 Although some Americans favor greater unilateralism and isolationism, there is in fact broad support for the pillars of the Biden administration’s strategy. —

Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024 In similar fashion, Trump’s brand of isolationism is motivated more by unilateralism than by a search for strategic detachment. —

Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unilateralism