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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