shuttle diplomacy

noun

Etymology

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

Definitions

  1. Use of a neutral third party to negotiate peace between two groups of people that refuse…

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

    • The White House denied today that it would conduct quiet “shuttle diplomacy” with Chinese diplomats at the United Nations on matters directly involving Washington and Peking.
    • Shuttle diplomacy appears to be moderating its war plans.

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