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gunboat diplomacy

/ˈɡʌnbəʊt dɪˈpləʊməsi/

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/ˈɡʌnbəʊt dɪˈpləʊməsi/C1formalpolitical
  • ruПолитическая стратегия, при которой страна использует угрозу применения военной силы, особенно военно-морской мощи, чтобы повлиять на другую нацию или запугать её, заставляя согласиться на свои требования.

A political strategy where a country uses the threat of military force, especially naval power, to influence or intimidate another nation into agreeing to its demands.

  1. Coercive foreign policyC1formal

    The use of military threats, especially naval power, to influence or intimidate another country into making concessions.

    ruДипломатия канонерок

    • The nation's gunboat diplomacy in the region was criticized by the international community.
    • Historically, gunboat diplomacy was used by colonial powers to enforce trade agreements.
    • Modern gunboat diplomacy often involves showing military force without direct conflict.