isolationist policies
[ˌɪsələˈʃənɪst ˈpɑːləsiz]
noun phrasepl: isolationist policies
políticas isolacionistas
1. Government strategies and diplomatic approaches aimed at minimizing involvement in international affairs, avoiding alliances, and limiting trade and cultural exchange with other nations
The country adopted isolationist policies to focus on domestic development and avoid foreign conflicts.
O país adotou políticas isolacionistas para se concentrar no desenvolvimento doméstico e evitar conflitos estrangeiros.
2. A doctrine or political stance emphasizing national self-sufficiency and non-intervention in the affairs of other countries
Many critics argued that isolationist policies would harm the nation's economy in the long run.
Muitos críticos argumentavam que as políticas isolacionistas prejudicariam a economia da nação a longo prazo.
The term is historically significant in both American and Brazilian contexts. In the USA, isolationism is associated with pre-World War II policy debates and remains relevant in contemporary political discourse. In Brazil, isolationist policies have been discussed in relation to trade agreements and regional integration (MERCOSUL). The concept gained renewed attention globally during debates over trade wars and nationalism in the 2010s-2020s.
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