Brinkmanship

What do we mean by brinkmanship?

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. noun

The policy or practise of pushing a dangerous situation to the brink of disaster (to the limits of safety), in order to achieve the most advantageous outcome; -- used especially of diplomatic maneuvers in crisis situations, and originally applied to the policies of John Foster Dulles under President Eisenhower. noun

Pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to risk a dangerous policy rather than concede a point. noun

The policy of pushing a dangerous situation to the brink of disaster (to the limits of safety) noun

Pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to risk a dangerous policy rather than concede a point.

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