The term Highlandic Isolationism was originally coined by the standing chancellor of the exchequer, Jenson R. Velurum to describe the political and economic impact of the policy. Throughout it's concurrence, there has been relative debate between contemporary historians as to the extent of Highlandic Isolationism. Though it has been agreed to encompass economic cooperation and integration with foreign powers, other historians and politicians such as Hariet R. Riley have argued that Highlandic Isolationism also inherently anti-Soviet in regards to Highlandic political cooperation.