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unilateralism

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unilateralism (countable and uncountable, plural unilateralisms)

A tendency of nations to act on their own, or with only minimal consultation and involvement with other nations.

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We need a new approach to national security - a bold, progressive internationalism that stands in stark contrast to the too often belligerent and myopic unilateralism of the Bush Administration. John Kerry

The reason we were defeated in so far as defence played a role is that people believe we were in favour of unilaterally disarming ourselves. It wasn't the confusion. It was the unilateralism that was the damaging thing. Denis Healey

Though public pronouncements of Israeli officials emphasize peace and mutuality, unilateralism actually drives Israeli actions. Douglas J. Feith

It's dismaying to see the unilateralism that the government is doing. Edward Norton

Unilateralism is one of the most serious obstacles to achieving a just world order. Alfred de Zayas

But President Xi Jinping appeared to be taking a direct shot at Mr. Trump last week when he said, “In the contemporary world, any unilateralism, protectionism or extreme egoism will never work.” Source: Internet

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