diplomacy

Noun
  1. Negotiation between nations (synset 107163281)
    associated with: convention - (diplomacy) an international agreement
    is a type of: dialogue, negotiation, talks - a discussion intended to produce an agreement
    subtypes:
    • dollar diplomacy - diplomacy influenced by economic considerations
    • gunboat diplomacy, power politics - diplomacy in which the nations threaten to use force in order to obtain their objectives
    • recognition - the explicit and formal acknowledgement of a government or of the national independence of a country
    • shuttle diplomacy - international negotiations conducted by a mediator who frequently flies back and forth between the negotiating parties
    specific instances: salt, strategic arms limitation talks - negotiations between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics opened in 1969 in Helsinki designed to limit both countries' stock of nuclear weapons
    same as: diplomatic negotiations
  2. Subtly skillful handling of a situation (synset 104849260)
    is a type of: tact, tactfulness - consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
    same as: delicacy, discreetness, finesse
  3. Wisdom in the management of public affairs (synset 104898060)
    is a type of: wisdom, wiseness - the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
    same as: statecraft, statesmanship

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