What is isolationism? The history and politics of an often-maligned foreign policy concept

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What is isolationism? The history and politics of an often-maligned foreign policy concept

Isolationism has deep roots in American foreign policy stretching back to George Washington. FotografiaBasica/Getty ImagesFew terms in American foreign policy discourse are as misunderstood or politically charged as “isolationism.” Often used as a political weapon, the term conjures images of a retreating America, indifferent to global challenges. However, the reality is more complex. For example, some commentators argue that President Donald Tr…