The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word ISOLATIONIST
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The straight part
We know that "avoiding political links" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case avoiding political links = isolationist.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ISOLATIONIST mean?
ISOLATIONIST noun- One who advocates or supports isolationism.
- Relating to, or supporting, isolationism.