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social science subjects > politics and international relations > international relations > foreign policy > neutrality
social science subjects > politics and international relations > international relations > peace, war, and conflict resolution > neutrality
social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > war, peace and terrorism > neutrality

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neutrality  

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  • Neutrality is the act of remaining neutral and impartial and not taking sides in a given conflict. The two main types of neutrality are external and internal, and each refers to a different political sphere of action. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; Neutrality]

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