brinkmanship

• Substantif désignant la pratique ou la politique consistant à pousser une situation dangereuse jusqu'au bord de la catastrophe afin d'obtenir un résultat recherché, souvent employé dans un contexte politique ou diplomatique.

A noun referring to the practice or policy of pushing a dangerous situation to the verge of disaster in order to achieve a desired outcome, often used in political or diplomatic contexts.

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1. Political or diplomatic strategyC1formal

   The practice of pushing a dangerous situation to the edge of disaster in order to achieve a desired outcome, often in politics or international relations.

   Stratégie du bord du gouffre

   • The two countries engaged in brinkmanship over the disputed territory.
   • His brinkmanship during the negotiations nearly led to a trade war.
   • Critics argue that brinkmanship is a reckless approach to diplomacy.

   Antonymescompromiseconciliationdiplomacy