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bamboo curtain |
(sometimes cap.) a barrier to trade and diplomacy, based on ideological and political differences, that formerly existed between the People's Republic of China and the West, attributed by the latter to the secrecy and censorship practiced by the Chinese. (Cf. iron curtain.) |
démarche |
a move, countermove, tactic, or maneuver, esp. in diplomacy. |
diplomatic |
of or pertaining to diplomacy. [1/2 definitions] |
power politics |
(used with a sing. or pl. verb) international diplomacy in which one or several participants threaten with, or use, military or economic force. |
shuttle diplomacy |
diplomacy between two countries conducted by an intermediary who travels back and forth between them. |
statesman |
a man who is experienced in government, esp. one who shows skill, wisdom, diplomacy, and leadership in dealing with public issues such as foreign policy. |
stateswoman |
a woman who is experienced in government, esp. one who shows skill, wisdom, diplomacy, and leadership in dealing with public issues such as foreign policy. |
tact |
graceful sensitivity in dealing with others; diplomacy. |
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