interventionism
noun
in·ter·ven·tion·ism
ˌin-tər-ˈven(t)-shə-ˌni-zəm 
: the theory or practice of intervening
specifically
: governmental interference in economic affairs at home or in political affairs of another country
Examples of interventionism in a Sentence
a proponent of aggressive economic interventionism
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One of the more intriguing elements is his apparent distaste for American military interventionism — a break with the hawkish neoconservatism seen during the Bush administration, when the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan began.
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, Gabbard and many veterans of the War on Terror share a sense of having been betrayed and lied to, as well as a healthy skepticism of war and military interventionism abroad.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Well known for his thoughtful fictional treatments of British history, Boyd combines measured twists with a trenchant reconsideration of the legacy of Cold War-era interventionism.
—The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
The former congresswoman was a target for character assassination and neo-McCarthyism by those who reflexively support endless interventionism and attempt to cancel dissenting views.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, Gabbard and many veterans of the War on Terror share a sense of having been betrayed and lied to, as well as a healthy skepticism of war and military interventionism abroad.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Well known for his thoughtful fictional treatments of British history, Boyd combines measured twists with a trenchant reconsideration of the legacy of Cold War-era interventionism.
—The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
The former congresswoman was a target for character assassination and neo-McCarthyism by those who reflexively support endless interventionism and attempt to cancel dissenting views.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Interventionism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interventionism. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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