At all times, there have been various forms of political action aimed at improving the development of the country. Isolationism beneficial or detrimental? The topic of this article. We will understand what isolationism is and why it was invented.
What is isolationism?
Isolationism is a term that arose in the mid-19th century in the United States. This is the foreign policy of the States, adhering to which, they were not involved in the affairs of European countries and in any military operations that took place outside the American continent. The policy of isolationism itself arose due to a number of reasons. Firstly, the bourgeois category of the population created its own trading system, which did not require any overseas interventions. Secondly, the United States was quite weak in terms of military training. And thirdly, this policy helped them stop the intervention of European countries in the affairs of the Americans and prevented Britain from trying to regain its lost ground.
Thus, the Americans could not participate in military conflicts with other countries due to the absence of any treaties, but simply watch the unfolding events from the inside. This approach took its name - the policy of "free hands". And after that, the Monroe dictatorship was issued, which confirmed all the rights of Americans to pursue a policy of isolationism.
Principles of Isolationism in the USA
Creating such a powerful defense as isolationism, the Americans developed for themselves certain principles on which they would work. In the concept of US power, isolationism is:
- The foundation of the "Fortress of America" - a powerful system of protection against external influences.
- In this case, any country lost the right to attack.
- The United States also could not intervene in foreign affairs.
- The basis of the dictatorship in case of intervention.
Thus, the United States created a very comfortable position. While maintaining the status of the American continent, along with the European one, the country protected itself from any problems that arose in other countries.
The influence of isolationism
What does isolationism mean for other countries? Many know that Hillary Clinton has been cooperating with China for about 20 years. However, becoming President Donald Trump strongly influenced the plans. US relations with China became uncertain, there was a likelihood of a trade war. In this case, according to experts, American isolationism will benefit the United States, however, internal conflicts in the country will be possible.