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Isolationism - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Appeasement, Brinkmanship, Capitalism, Colonialism, Compromise, Containment, Detachment, Detente, Deterrence, Diplomacy, Diplomatic, Diplomatics, Expansionism |
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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.
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.
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Example Usage of Isolationism |
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nealsweeney: Isolationism |
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cpuuri: @nprpolitics success is slow withdrawl without notice and neo-Isolationism, which is defined as only defending one's borders. |
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ofuttufo: @Pack_Cat Isolationism does not benefit the global community |
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