Foreign policy of the Roman Empire during the Iulius-Claudius dynasty

During the Republic period, the Roman State experienced some troubles in Rome due to long wars outside the country's borders, especially in overseas regions. Towards the end of the Roman Republic period, the war expenses made during the reign of G. Julius Ceasar caused some economic and political problems within the country. For this reason, an era will end with the rebellion of the Senate and the people against Caesar in Rome. After Caesar's death, his adopted son Octavian (Augustus) succeeded him and ensured stability in Rome, the Republic period would end. With the end of the Republic period in Rome in 27 BC, the Imperial period began in Rome. 27-AD. It is the period between 68 BC and the period when the descendants of the Julius-Claudius Dynasty came to power in Rome. During the Imperial period, which started with the Julius-Claudian dynasty in Rome, events within and outside the borders of Rome calmed down to some extent. 27-AD. The foreign policy of the Roman Empire between 68 BC was largely shaped by the personal preferences of the Emperors and the geopolitical dynamics of the period. Five emperors reigned during this period. Each of them acted with different strategies and different priorities. In general, during the Julius-Claudian Dynasty, Rome's foreign policy was limited to expansionist moves and focused mostly on protecting existing borders and maintaining peace through diplomacy. Although each emperor had different strategies, their priorities were stability and security of the borders. Keywords: Roma Empire, Iulius-Claudius Dynasty, Augustus, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Peace ve Stability, Defensive Policy.