foreign affairs

The term "foreign affairs" encompasses a nation's strategies and actions in dealing with other countries, often managed by a specialized government department.

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Definition

B2Government Policy

(formal, academic)Activities and strategies a government uses to manage its relationships with other countries.

Example

  • The ministry is responsible for all foreign affairs, including trade agreements and diplomatic missions.

B2International Relations

(formal, academic)Matters concerning a country's interactions and relationships with other nations, including diplomacy and international policies.

Example

  • Foreign affairs often dictate how countries collaborate on global issues such as climate change and security.

B2Government Structure

(formal, academic)A government office or department responsible for handling a nation's international relations and policies.

Example

  • The Department of Foreign Affairs announced a new initiative to strengthen ties with neighboring countries.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "foreign affairs":

foreign policyinternational relations