non-interventionism

Definitions

A policy or doctrine of not interfering in the affairs of other nations.

The principle of avoiding involvement in the political or military conflicts of foreign states.

Examples

The country's long-standing policy of non-interventionism prevented it from becoming entangled in the regional conflict.

Critics argued that a strict adherence to non-interventionism during the humanitarian crisis was morally indefensible.

Synonyms

isolationism neutrality laissez-faire non-interference hands-off policy detachment

Antonyms

interventionism expansionism imperialism active involvement meddling globalism