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gun·boat diplo·ma·cy

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. power politics, gunboat diplomacynoun

    diplomacy in which the nations threaten to use force in order to obtain their objectives

Wiktionary

  1. gunboat diplomacynoun

    The pursuit of foreign policy objectives with the aid of conspicuous displays of military power.

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  1. gunboat diplomacy

    Gunboat diplomacy is a type of foreign policy that uses the threat or display of military force to coerce or intimidate other nations into certain actions or decisions. This term often refers to an era of international relations from the late 19th century to early 20th century, when imperial powers often used naval forces to enforce their political and economic interests. Despite its title, the term can refer to any situation in which a state uses its military capabilities to negotiate with or influence other states.

Wikidata

  1. Gunboat diplomacy

    In international politics, gunboat diplomacy refers to the pursuit of foreign policy objectives with the aid of conspicuous displays of military power — implying or constituting a direct threat of warfare, should terms not be agreeable to the superior force.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of gunboat diplomacy in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of gunboat diplomacy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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