Isolationism is a foreign policy which combines a non-interventionist military policy and a political policy of economic nationalism (protectionism). In other words, it asserts both of the following:
1. Non-interventionism – Political rulers should avoid entangling alliances with other nations and avoid all wars not related to direct territorial self-defense.
2. Protectionism – There should be legal barriers to control trade and cultural exchange with people in other states.
Isolationism is not to be confused with the non-interventionist philosophy and foreign policy of the libertarian world view, which espouses unrestricted free trade and freedom of travel for individuals to all countries. This "libertarian isolationist" view is best defined as a policy of non-participation in foreign political relations, but free trade and affability to all people.
1. Non-interventionism – Political rulers should avoid entangling alliances with other nations and avoid all wars not related to direct territorial self-defense.
2. Protectionism – There should be legal barriers to control trade and cultural exchange with people in other states.
Isolationism is not to be confused with the non-interventionist philosophy and foreign policy of the libertarian world view, which espouses unrestricted free trade and freedom of travel for individuals to all countries. This "libertarian isolationist" view is best defined as a policy of non-participation in foreign political relations, but free trade and affability to all people.
Our founding fathers asked that we follow non-interventionism. Don't confuse Isolationism with Non-interventionism.
by The Lone Heretic October 18, 2008
foreign policy of the US throughout most of its existence, especially in the early 20th century.
simply put: don't meddle with foreign countries
related: washington's farewell address, monroe doctrine, etc.
simply put: don't meddle with foreign countries
related: washington's farewell address, monroe doctrine, etc.
isolationism > imperialism
by squee1 August 15, 2005
"Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations — entangling alliances with none." -Thomas Jefferson
The Founding Fathers followed noninterventionism, not isolationism.
The Founding Fathers followed noninterventionism, not isolationism.
by david smith, jr. March 26, 2008
Oh man, this isolation test is killing me. I reckon I'm about three days from breaking curfew and heading to Liam's for some chalkies.
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