ALL meanings of gunboat diplomacy
gun·boat di·plo·ma·cy
G g - noun gunboat diplomacy diplomatic relations involving the use or threat of military force, especially by a powerful nation against a weaker one. 1
- noun gunboat diplomacy diplomacy conducted by threats of military intervention, esp by a major power against a militarily weak state 0
- noun gunboat diplomacy the use or threatened use of limited military force in place of conventional diplomatic negotiations 0
- noun gunboat diplomacy (Idiomatic) The pursuit of foreign policy objectives with the aid of conspicuous displays of military power. 0