foreign affairs
plural noun
: matters having to do with international relations and with the interests of the home country in foreign countries
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The president has a key role in foreign affairs and serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces and Nawrocki is likely to continue to use his veto power to block Tusk's pro-EU program.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
In the Obama years, the media lost all pretense of impartiality by cheering for our first Black president rather than telling the truth about his failings, especially in foreign affairs and budgeting.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Analysts said the absence of a high-level Chinese delegation at the defense meeting may signal Beijing is emphasizing economics and trade over military relations in its foreign affairs at this time.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
In response to the ruling, the Trump administration argued that IEEPA gives the president broad authority in foreign affairs and that overturning the tariffs would improperly narrow those powers.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 May 2025
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
In the Obama years, the media lost all pretense of impartiality by cheering for our first Black president rather than telling the truth about his failings, especially in foreign affairs and budgeting.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Analysts said the absence of a high-level Chinese delegation at the defense meeting may signal Beijing is emphasizing economics and trade over military relations in its foreign affairs at this time.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
In response to the ruling, the Trump administration argued that IEEPA gives the president broad authority in foreign affairs and that overturning the tariffs would improperly narrow those powers.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 May 2025
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“Foreign affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreign%20affairs. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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