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 result for Infantino has been an obsequious presence around American officials while navigating thorny questions of U.S. foreign policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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

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

"There is a broad consensus on foreign policy priorities," political scientist Nils Muiznieks told AFP, adding that the new government was also like to keep strong solidarity with Ukraine.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

She got arrested three times during college for protesting foreign policy in El Salvador.

From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt