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brinkmanship
brink·man·ship B0485400 (brĭngk′mən-shĭp′) also brinks·man·ship (brĭngks′-)n. The practice, especially in international politics, of seeking advantage by creating the impression that one is willing and able to push a highly dangerous situation to the limit rather than concede.brinkmanship (ˈbrɪŋkmənˌʃɪp) n (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the art or practice of pressing a dangerous situation, esp in international affairs, to the limit of safety and peace in order to win an advantage from a threatening or tenacious foebrink•man•ship (ˈbrɪŋk mənˌʃɪp) also brinks•man•ship (ˈbrɪŋks-)
n. the technique of maneuvering a dangerous situation to the limits of safety in order to secure the greatest advantage. [1955–60] brinkmanship, brinksmanshipthe technique or practice in foreign policy of manipulating a dangerous situation to the limits of tolerance or safety in order to secure advantage, especially by creating diplomatic crises.See also: PoliticsbrinkmanshipThe practice of holding out to the last minute for what you want in political negotiations, especially in international affairs, in the face of threats from a powerful opponent.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | brinkmanship - the policy of pushing a dangerous situation to the brink of disaster (to the limits of safety)foreign policy - a policy governing international relations |
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brinkmanship the art or practice of pressing a dangerous situation, esp in international affairs, to the limit of safety and peace in order to win an advantage from a threatening or tenacious foe brinkmanship
Related to brinkmanship: Eisenhower Doctrine, U-2 incidentWords related to brinkmanshipnoun the policy of pushing a dangerous situation to the brink of disaster (to the limits of safety)Related Words |