diplomacy

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In his January speech, Leo did not name Trump but lamented that dialogue was being replaced by "diplomacy based on force", and that war was "back in vogue".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“Beijing’s diplomacy is designed to send a message to the White House,” said Evan Medeiros, a former senior national-security official and professor at Georgetown University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The pattern of theatrical diplomacy is a familiar one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

South Korea has embraced their success as a form of diplomacy, with the group frequently positioned as national or even global ambassadors, from appearances at the White House and United Nations to high-profile state events.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

They did not bother with gentleness or diplomacy now.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo