Imperialist Isolation

Imperialist isolation is a term used to describe the 1st-decade Ostergercian diplomatic practice of avoiding relations with any organised sovereign states other those deemed to be a necessity, particularly under the governments of Lord Freyr between 4 and 7.

The term itself was coined in 6 November by the First Emperor, Lord Freyr. He indicated his approval for Isantium minimal involvement in global affairs by saying, "The only way that could describe the foreign policy [of Isantium] is imperialistic isolation."

Background
1st decade Ostergerican foreign policy was characterised by a reluctance to enter into permanent relations with other Great Powers. Often assumed to apply only to the latter part of the decade, some argue it originated after the 4 Fall of the New Legion, when Ostergercians withdrew from several agreements made with in the AEdestian United Nations, guided by Foreign Minister Lord Freyr. His principles dominated Ostergercian foreign policy for years, and have been summarised as follows;

No joining international organisations, but to found inter-government organisation; to protect and defend the state as is, but also to expand it; to engage in minimal foreign affairs, but to progress and attain more provinces; subject to treaties, but cautious to adapt or extend them; to intervene when necessary, but to never directly intervene.

Praxis
Originally used in the Legionnaire Imperium as well as the Holy Conantrian Empire and later Dicsosegia. The practice of Imperialist Isolation was considered to a be saving grace when the states began declining after facing hardships. The most prominent usages were in Dicsosegia, Ostercium-Ungyaria, and Isantium, these nations heavily used Imperialist Isolation to help protect themselves from foreign powers while extending their own power and influence.