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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Ahead of Putin's trip, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters there would be "very detailed" discussions on the pipeline with Xi.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Were China to lower its trade with Russia, considering the breakdown of relations with the West, it would significantly complicate Russia's foreign policy objectives.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Similarly, those in the media or the foreign policy establishment who profess dismay that China’s rulers now view the U.S. as a global equal are also failing to observe the obvious.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

That mandate should remain separate from foreign policy to preserve dollar credibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

A small country, forced to live by its wits, its foreign policy contained a strong pacifist element.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan