Shaping foreign policy refers to how a government takes actions, makes decisions, and forms strategies regarding its interactions with other countries. It involves diplomacy, trade agreements, military actions, humanitarian aid, etc.
Related terms
State Department: The State Department is responsible for advising and assisting the President in formulating foreign policies. It represents U.S. interests abroad through embassies and diplomatic missions.
Diplomacy: Diplomacy refers to negotiations between nations aimed at resolving conflicts or establishing mutually beneficial agreements without resorting to force.
Treaties: Treaties are formal agreements between two or more nations that address specific issues such as trade policies or defense alliances.