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Sicherheitspolitik

security policy; defence and security policy

noun zi-KHER-hyts-po-li-tik Rare

Usage Note

Sicherheitspolitik in Germany encompasses both domestic security (innere Sicherheit) and foreign/defence policy; since 2022 it has expanded significantly with the Zeitenwende (historic turning point in defence spending).

Examples

"Die Sicherheitspolitik wurde nach dem Angriff auf die Ukraine neu ausgerichtet."

Natural Translation

Security policy was reoriented following the attack on Ukraine.

Literal Translation

The security policy was after the attack on Ukraine newly oriented.

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