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brinkmanship
[ bringk-muhn-ship ]
noun
- the technique or practice of maneuvering a dangerous situation to the limits of tolerance or safety in order to secure the greatest advantage, especially by creating diplomatic crises.
brinkmanship
/ ˈɪŋ쳾əˌʃɪ /
noun
- 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
- The policy of a nation that pushes a dangerous situation to the limits of safety (the “brink”) before pulling back; an aggressive and adventurous foreign policy.
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of brinkmanship1
Example Sentences
After a year of acrimonious exchanges and brinkmanship that had some in Seoul wondering if they should plan for war – everything changed.
Carter's visit was marked by skillful diplomatic footwork - and brinkmanship.
As the conference approached its scheduled end this week, the U.N.’s climate chief chided negotiators for digging in their heels and wasting time with bluffing and brinkmanship.
The judge said her decision to initially deny the offences had been an "act of brinkmanship", forcing the victim and her husband to go through the stress of giving evidence at trial.
The commission was founded nearly 40 years ago by Democrats and Republicans seeking to end the political brinkmanship and tiresome debate over debates that had become a regular part of presidential campaigning.
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