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' and 'außenpolitisch' can both have to do with relations between countries. 'international' is much more general. It fits companies, teams, trips, projects, or events involving several countries. 'außenpolitisch' is narrower and refers to a state's policy toward other states. Learners may confuse the words because foreign policy always involves international relations. But not everything international is a matter of foreign policy. An international concert is not a foreign-policy matter. For government, diplomacy, and political decisions, 'außenpolitisch' is more fitting.
Die Regierung steht wegen ihrer außenpolitischen Entscheidungen stark in der Kritik.
The government is facing strong criticism for its foreign-policy decisions.
Bei der Bewerbung betont er seine internationale Erfahrung in mehreren Ländern.
In his application, he emphasizes his international experience in several countries.