Interventionism

Definition

Interventionism refers to a foreign policy approach where a country actively involves itself in the affairs of other nations through diplomatic, economic, or military means.

Related terms

Containment: A US foreign policy strategy during the Cold War aimed at preventing the spread of communism by intervening militarily or politically.

Truman Doctrine: A US foreign policy statement issued in 1947 that pledged support to nations threatened by communism.

Imperial Presidency: The notion that presidential power has expanded beyond its constitutional limits through increased interventionist actions.