foreign-policy
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foreign-policy
Relates to foreign policy, that is, to a state's relations and actions with other states.
Die Regierung hat eine neue außenpolitische Strategie entwickelt.
The government has developed a new foreign-policy strategy.
The adjective is composed of 'außen' (outside/external) and 'politisch' (political). It therefore describes the area of politics that deals with relations outward, that is, with other countries.
Der Minister ist für außenpolitische Themen zuständig.
The minister is responsible for foreign-policy issues.
The word is often combined with nouns that describe political actions or concepts. Common combinations are 'außenpolitische Entscheidungen' (foreign-policy decisions), 'außenpolitische Ziele' (foreign-policy goals), or 'außenpolitische Beziehungen' (foreign-policy relations).
Die außenpolitischen Beziehungen zwischen den beiden Ländern haben sich verbessert.
Foreign-policy relations between the two countries have improved.
'Außenpolitisch' (foreign-policy) is a technical term from politics and journalism. It is found especially in the news, specialist articles, and official documents.
In der Talkshow wurde über die aktuelle außenpolitische Lage diskutiert.
The current foreign-policy situation was discussed on the talk show.
international
International describes a project that involves several countries or extends across borders. Außenpolitisch classifies something as relating to a particular state's relations and actions toward other states. A project can be both; the choice of word shows whether participation or a state's foreign policy is the focus.
Die Initiative ist außenpolitisch wichtig, weil sie Deutschlands Beziehungen zu seinen Nachbarn stärkt.
The initiative is important in terms of foreign policy because it strengthens Germany's relations with its neighbors.
Die Initiative ist international, weil sich fünf Länder daran beteiligen.
The initiative is international because five countries are participating in it.
