foreign policy

noun

: the policy of a sovereign state in its interaction with other sovereign states

Examples of foreign policy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On foreign policy, the new president has committed to rebuilding strategic ties with the United States, restoring close cooperation with Israel and adopting a tougher stance toward the authoritarian governments of Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua. — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Thirty-five percent rate him positively on the economy, 32% on affordability, 35% on foreign policy, 32% on tariffs, and 40% crime and safety. — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026

The visit comes as Vucic tries to balance Serbia’s traditional ties with Moscow against pressure to align its foreign policy with the European Union. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Reagan soon endorsed what became known as the Weinberger Doctrine, and later wrote in his memoir that its guidelines came to serve as a pillar of his administration’s foreign policy. — Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for foreign policy

• impolicy