Translation guide
The political stance of not aligning with major power blocs, especially during the Cold War. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific terms for neutrality in international relations.
The policy or advocacy of not taking sides in international conflicts or power blocs.
The standard term for 'neutralism' as a political doctrine. Used in formal and academic contexts.
その国は冷戦中、中立主義を掲げていた。
That country advocated neutralism during the Cold War.
General term for 'neutrality'. Can be used in political contexts but is broader. Often combined with 主義 to specify the doctrine.
Literally 'non-alignment principle'. Often used in the context of the Non-Aligned Movement. Slightly more specific than 中立主義.
非同盟主義は、東西冷戦の時代に重要な外交政策だった。
Non-alignment was an important foreign policy during the East-West Cold War era.
スイスは永世中立国として知られている。
Switzerland is known as a permanently neutral country.