brinkmanship

[US]/'brɪŋkmənʃɪp/
[UK]/'brɪŋkmən'ʃɪp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. adopting a risky or aggressive strategy on the edge of conflict

Example Sentences

The two countries engaged in brinkmanship over the disputed territory.

The political leaders were playing a dangerous game of brinkmanship.

The company's brinkmanship tactics in negotiations often backfired.

The brinkmanship between the two rival gangs led to a violent confrontation.

The CEO's brinkmanship approach to business decisions created tension among the board members.

The brinkmanship of the two superpowers raised concerns about a potential conflict.

The military leaders used brinkmanship to intimidate their opponents.

The brinkmanship strategy failed to achieve the desired outcome.

Diplomats engaged in brinkmanship during the tense negotiations.

The brinkmanship of the two nations escalated the conflict to a dangerous level.

Real-world Examples

It may be British brinkmanship, as talks over a trade deal continue.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The temptation to fire up voters using heated brinkmanship with Pakistan will be huge.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Five years ago, you had nuclear brinkmanship between then-President Trump and Kim Jong Un.

Source: NPR News October 2022 Compilation

The fight over the Medicaid expansion involved hair-raising brinkmanship.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

December may bring another round of brinkmanship.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Far more likely is serial brinkmanship punctuated by short-term cuts—both of which bode ill for growth.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

The United States, the Soviet Union, and their respective allies practiced brinkmanship during the Cold War.

Source: The rise and fall of superpowers.

Disarmament experts warn that this is just one of the risks in a new era of brinkmanship.

Source: Time

And public taunting, and saber-rattling and domestic politics are all contributing to an atmosphere of volatility and brinkmanship.

Source: New York Times

We believe this is brinkmanship through absence.

Source: The Good Wife Season 5

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