foreign policy
noun
: the policy of a sovereign state in its interaction with other sovereign states
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Notwithstanding this criticism, though, there is still a growing view within Delhi that foreign policy should be pragmatic and driven by interests rather than ethical considerations.
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Happymon Jacob, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Trump also made clear his top foreign policy priority now is ending the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II.
—Aamer Madhani, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Trump has said the conflict is his next foreign policy priority following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
In the past, attendees have focused on immigration, foreign policy, federal spending cuts, civil rights, reproductive rights, the stripping of diversity commitments and tariffs.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
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Happymon Jacob, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Trump also made clear his top foreign policy priority now is ending the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II.
—Aamer Madhani, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Trump has said the conflict is his next foreign policy priority following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
In the past, attendees have focused on immigration, foreign policy, federal spending cuts, civil rights, reproductive rights, the stripping of diversity commitments and tariffs.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foreign policy
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“Foreign policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreign%20policy. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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