non-interventionism

[/ˌnɑːn.ɪn.tərˈvenʃənɪzəm/]
noun
não-intervencionismo
1. A political doctrine or foreign policy principle opposing military, economic, or political intervention in the affairs of other nations
The country's non-interventionism policy prevented it from joining the military alliance.
A política de não-intervencionismo do país impediu que se unisse à aliança militar.
2. The practice of abstaining from involvement in disputes or conflicts between other parties
Switzerland's historical non-interventionism has kept it neutral in many European conflicts.
O não-intervencionismo histórico da Suíça a manteve neutra em muitos conflitos europeus.
3. A principle of limiting state intervention in private economic and social matters
Some libertarians advocate for non-interventionism in both foreign and domestic affairs.
Alguns libertários defendem o não-intervencionismo tanto em assuntos externos quanto domésticos.
Non-interventionism has been a significant principle in Brazilian foreign policy, particularly under the Itamar Franco and Lula administrations. The concept is often invoked in Latin American discourse regarding sovereignty and resistance to external influence. In the United States, isolationism and non-interventionism have periodically influenced American foreign policy debates, particularly before major military engagements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
isolationismneutralismnon-involvementabstentionism
Antonyms / Antônimos
interventionisminterventionalismimperialismmilitarism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
não-intervencionismo
Standard term used in political and diplomatic contexts
Portugal
não-intervencionismo
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in European political discourse
Rio de Janeiro
não-intervencionismo
No significant regional variation; formal political terminology
São Paulo
não-intervencionismo
No significant regional variation; formal political terminology

Related Words

isolationismneutralitysovereigntyforeign policydiplomacynon-interference

Related Idioms & Phrases

hands-off approach
mind one's own business
stay out of other people's affairs
non-interference doctrine
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