American foreign policy principles refer to the guiding beliefs and values that shape how the United States interacts with other countries. They can include ideas about neutrality, interventionism, self-determination, and promoting democracy.
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Neutrality: Refers to a policy of not taking sides or getting involved in conflicts between other nations.
Interventionism: Involves actively engaging in international affairs and using military or economic means to influence events abroad.
Self-determination: The idea that people have the right to determine their own political status and make decisions about their own government.
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