Isolationism Isolationism

Isolationism - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Appeasement, Brinkmanship, Capitalism, Colonialism, Compromise, Containment, Detachment, Detente, Deterrence, Diplomacy, Diplomatic, Diplomatics, Expansionism

Isolationism is a diplomatic policy whereby a nation seeks to avoid alliances with other nations. Most nations are not in a political position to maintain strict isolationist policies for extended periods of time, even though most nations have historical periods where isolationism is popular.

Contents

United States Isolationism

Main article: United States isolationism

Swiss isolationism

Switzerland has long been famous for its policy of defensively armed neutrality.

Chinese isolationism

See China.

Swedish isolationism

Sweden see: Swedish neutrality

Japan isolationism

See Japan.

Example Usage of Isolationism

nealsweeney: Isolationism
cpuuri: @nprpolitics success is slow withdrawl without notice and neo-Isolationism, which is defined as only defending one's borders.
ofuttufo: @Pack_Cat Isolationism does not benefit the global community
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