English-French translations for diplomacy

diplomatieLe temps de la diplomatie silencieuse est révolu. The time for silent diplomacy is past. C'est ce que les Britanniques désignent par l'expression "diplomatie d'alerte rapide". This is what the British call early warning diplomacy. La diplomatie est une bonne chose, mais la diplomatie seule n'apportera pas toutes les réponses. Diplomacy is good, but diplomacy of itself will not deliver all the answers.

The art and practice of conducting international relations by negotiating alliances, treaties, agreements etc., bilaterally or multilaterally, between states and sometimes international organizations, or even between polities with varying status, such as those of monarchs and their princely vassals
Tact and subtle skill in dealing with people so as to avoid or settle hostility

National diplomacy typically deploys its dexterity to secure advantage for ones nation

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