Gunboat diplomacy
In international politics, gunboat diplomacy refers to the pursuit of foreign policy objectives with the aid of conspicuous displays of military power —implying or constituting a direct threat of warfare, should terms not be agreeable to the superior force.
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International politics - Foreign policy - Military - Warfare
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