foreign involvement
[/ˈfɔːrən ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/]
nounpl: foreign involvements
envolvimento estrangeiro
1. The participation, intervention, or engagement of a foreign country or international entity in the internal affairs, conflicts, or activities of another nation
The UN condemned the military foreign involvement in the regional conflict.
A ONU condenou o envolvimento estrangeiro militar no conflito regional.
2. Economic, political, or military intervention by external parties in a nation's domestic matters
Foreign involvement in the election raised concerns about national sovereignty.
O envolvimento estrangeiro nas eleições levantou preocupações sobre a soberania nacional.
3. The degree to which international actors participate in or influence local governance, business, or social matters
Increased foreign involvement transformed the country's economic landscape.
O aumento do envolvimento estrangeiro transformou a paisagem econômica do país.
In both Brazilian and American political discourse, 'foreign involvement' carries significant weight and often implies concerns about sovereignty and national interests. In Brazil, discussions of foreign involvement frequently reference historical interventions by the United States during the Cold War era. In the United States, the term is central to debates about isolationism versus international engagement. The term can be neutral (descriptive) or negatively charged (implying unwanted interference) depending on context and political perspective.
Related Idioms & Phrases
foreign involvement in the affairs of state
minimize foreign involvement
prevent foreign involvement
limit foreign involvement
foreign involvement runs deep
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