Meanings
How to pronounce "gunboat diplomacy":
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The pursuit of foreign policy objectives with the aid of conspicuous displays of military power.
Example Sentences
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The United States used gunboat diplomacy to secure trading rights with Japan in the 1850s.
2
During the Cuban Revolution, the United States applied gunboat diplomacy to protect its economic interests.
3
The European powers employed gunboat diplomacy to assert control over territories in Africa during the scramble for Africa.
4
In the early 20th century, gunboat diplomacy was often utilized by major powers to enforce their geopolitical ambitions.
5
The deployment of naval forces to settle international disputes is a classic example of gunboat diplomacy.
