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

Frohnmaier, who has also made multiple trips to Russia, has walked a careful tightrope in his foreign policy role – courting MAGA Republicans at the same time as establishing ties with Kremlin insiders. — Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026

Putin’s foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov described the talks to journalists afterward as constructive, frank and useful, but didn’t talk about specific outcomes. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026

The right can’t stop talking about his sharp criticisms of MAGA leadership, disdain for US foreign policy, and his pro-Palestinian stance. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Balancing its domestic trade and foreign policy objectives while securing cooperation from major global economies will pose a key challenge for the US as the host of this gathering. — CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for foreign policy

• impolicy