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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“Congress has a responsibility to ensure U.S. foreign policy is guided by the interests and national security of the American people—not by who is willing to write the biggest check,” the 10 senators wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before taking on her new position, she served as the foreign policy advisor to Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the leader of the operation that targeted Maduro.

From Los Angeles Times

Addressing Xi as his "dear friend", Putin expressed a similar message, saying "the foreign policy alliance between Moscow and Beijing remains an important stabilising factor".

From Barron's

India's foreign policy has always had to juggle between these important relationships.

From BBC

"Given the shifting foreign policy priorities of the US administration, and China's expanding influence in global affairs, there is little doubt that we may see major changes", Namgyal told AFP.

From Barron's