Isolationism, << `eye` suh LAY shuh nihz uhm, >> is foreign policy followed by a nation that believes it should hold itself separate from other nations. Strict isolationists believe it is a mistake for their countries to become involved in international trade agreements or mutual-assistance treaties. Less extreme isolationists argue that nations should limit international involvement so as not to draw themselves into undesirable and dangerous conflicts.
See also America First Committee ; Iron Curtain .
