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containment collapse: the act of containing; keeping something from spreading; "the containment of the AIDS epidemic"; "the containment of the rebellion"; (physics) a system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a reactor; a policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully; "containment of communist expansion was a central principle of United States' foreign policy from 1947 to the 1975"

internationalism collapse: the doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences

brinkmanship collapse: the policy of pushing a dangerous situation to the brink of disaster (to the limits of safety)

detente collapse: the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)

open door collapse: freedom of access; "he maintained an open door for all employees"

nationalism collapse: the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other; the doctrine that nations should act independently (rather than collectively) to attain their goals; the aspiration for national independence felt by people under foreign domination

federalism collapse: the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units

Nazism collapse: a form of socialism featuring racism and expansionism and obedience to a strong leader

isolationism collapse: a policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations

appeasement collapse: the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)

colonialism collapse: exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country

nonresistance collapse: group refusal to resort to violence even in defense against violence

monarchism collapse: a belief in and advocacy of monarchy as a political system

royalism collapse: adherence or attachment to a monarchy or to the principle of monarchal government

feudalism collapse: the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war

militarism collapse: a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests

socialism collapse: a political theory advocating state ownership of industry; an economic system based on state ownership of capital

compromise collapse: a middle way between two extremes; an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'"; settle by concession; make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; "nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise"; expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; "The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy"

pluralism collapse: the practice of one person holding more than one benefice at a time; the doctrine that reality consists of several basic substances or elements; a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated

national anthem collapse: a song formally adopted as the anthem for a nation

fascism collapse: a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)

colors collapse: a flag that shows its nationality; a distinguishing emblem; "his tie proclaimed his school colors"

empire collapse: an eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple; a group of countries under a single authority; "the British empire"; a monarchy with an emperor as head of state; the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

collectivism collapse: a political theory that the people should own the means of production

communism collapse: a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society; a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership

self-determination collapse: determination of one's own fate or course of action without compulsion

royalty collapse: royal persons collectively; "the wedding was attended by royalty"; payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property; "he received royalties on his book"

sovereignty collapse: the authority of a state to govern another state; government free from external control

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