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coercive diplomacy

Coercive diplomacy is a strategy used by a country to influence another country’s behavior through threats or limited force, rather than outright military action. It aims to persuade the targeted nation to change its actions by using a combination of diplomatic pressure and the potential for punishment if demands are not met. This approach often involves setting clear consequences for continued defiance, such as economic sanctions or military buildups, while still leaving room for negotiation and peaceful resolution. The goal is to achieve desired outcomes without escalating into full-scale conflict.

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    Coercive diplomacy is a strategy used by states to influence another country's behavior without resorting to military force. It involves threatening or using limited military action, economic sanctions, or political pressure to compel the target nation to comply with specific demands or change its actions. The goal is to persuade the opponent to cooperate, creating a sense of urgency or risk for not doing so. Essentially, it's a way to achieve a political objective by combining threats with incentives, ideally prompting the other side to back down or negotiate without escalating into full-scale conflict.