The term which describes all the actions a nation takes in dealing with other countries of the world is a) foreign affairs. Foreign affairs is often defined as foreign policy, however, although there is a difference. Foreign affairs can be described as "matters having to do with international relations and with the interests of the home country in foreign countries."
The Europeans wanted to avoid interaction with Muslims and the Muslim monopoly on Indian ocean trade.
the patriot ran low on money and food and supplies
