Isolationism is a diplomatic policy whereby a nation seeks to avoid alliances with other nations. Most nations are not in a political position to maintain strict isolationist policies for extended periods of time, even though most nations have historical periods where isolationism is popular. The United Nations, with its headquarters in New York City, is the largest international diplomatic organization. ...

United States Isolationism

Main article: United States isolationism Jump to: navigation, search Protest march to prevent American involvement in WWII. Isolationism, the diplomatic policy whereby a nation seeks to avoid alliances with other nations, has had, according to some, a long history in the United States. ...

British Isolationism

For most 19th century and 20th century, the United Kingdom isolated itself within her Empire (British Empire), this period was known as Pax Britannica. Britain rarely became involved in European affairs and even in the years following the Second World War, she attempted to maintain the Pax Britannica. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999 in the... Jump to: navigation, search The British Empire in 1897, marked in pink, the traditional colour for Imperial British dominions on maps The British Empire was one of the worlds first global powers , a product of the European Age of Exploration that began with the global maritime empires of Portugal... Jump to: navigation, search Pax Britannica (Latin for the British Peace, modelled after Pax Romana) refers to a period of British imperialism after the Battle of Waterloo, which led to a period of overseas British expansionism. ... Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... Jump to: navigation, search Pax Britannica (Latin for the British Peace, modelled after Pax Romana) refers to a period of British imperialism after the Battle of Waterloo, which led to a period of overseas British expansionism. ...

Swiss isolationism

Switzerland has long been famous for its policy of defensively armed neutrality.

Chinese isolationism

See China.

Swedish isolationism

Sweden see: Swedish neutrality Swedish neutrality refers to Swedens policy of neutrality in armed conflicts, which has been in effect since the early 19th century. ...

Japan isolationism

See Japan.