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brinkmanship

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brink·man·ship  (brngkmn-shp) also brinks·man·ship (brngks-)
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
Noun
the practice of pressing a dangerous situation to the limit of safety in order to win an advantage
brinkmanship, brinksmanship
the 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: Politics
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Noun1.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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