shuttle diplomacy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Use of a neutral third party to negotiate peace between two groups of people that refuse to directly talk with each other.

Word forms

shuttle diplomacy shuttle diplomacies shuttlecock diplomacy

Etymology

Popularized by Henry Kissinger during his term as United States Secretary of State.

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