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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He pledged to follow a balanced foreign policy, saying Yerevan will "continue the course of rapprochement with the West" while also deepening Russia ties.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

How it’s shown up for me in my campaign is I’m running in a district where so many community members are directly impacted by the foreign policy decisions of our government.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 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

He added that Malaysia maintains a neutral foreign policy and doesn’t automatically comply with unilateral sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Father said he heard soon-to-be Prime Minister Lumumba talk on a radio in a barbershop in Stanleyville about neutral foreign policy and African Unity and all that jazz.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver