Foreign Policy

The set of diplomatic, economic, and strategic relationships that a country develops with other nations to advance its national interests.

What does foreign policy refer to?

- "A state's foreign policy or external policy... is its objectives and activities in relation to its interactions with other states, unions, and other political entities..."

What is the difference between foreign policy and domestic policy?

- "...as opposed to internal or domestic policy..."

What factors can influence a government's foreign policy?

- "...domestic considerations, the policies or behaviour of other states, or plans to advance specific geopolitical designs."