foreign policy

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

NOUN

foreign affairs

Synonyms

STRONGEST

diplomacy

WEAK

diplomatic policy diplomatics foreign relations international relations world politics

Example Sentences

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The visit comes weeks after Xi received US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing - two countries that loom large over Pyongyang's foreign policy.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The Emirates has long had a high appetite for foreign policy risk and a willingness to use military power to advance its interests in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

It also fails to mention key issues in the campaign, such as foreign policy, and sparse references to other key issues like healthcare, housing and affordability.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

"Saudi Arabia and Iran have kept their political engagement open" despite the war, said Umer Karim, an expert on Saudi foreign policy.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

What's more, Adams let it be known that he was considering either Jefferson or Madison to head the delegation—in effect, including the leadership of the Republican party in the shaping of foreign policy.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis