Noun
diplomacy in which the nations threaten to use force in order to obtain their objectives
Source: WordNetI had always been fascinated by the bizarre world of cards. It was a world of pure power politics where rewards and punishments were meted out immediately. Ely Culbertson
Any creed whose basic doctrines do not include respect for the creeds of others, is simply power politics masquerading as philosophy. Sydney J. Harris
Abba Kyari rode on the series of gaps in the presidency to insinuate himself in the power politics that played on his filial relationship with the president. Source: Internet
China opposes all forms of hegemonism and power politics and will never seek hegemony or engage in expansion." Source: Internet
As there were many territories, so their arms were complex and reflected the waxing and waning position of the Habsburgs within European power politics. Source: Internet
His harshest European critics rightly thought the speech reflected indifference on Wilson's part; indeed, Wilson never wavered from a belief that the war was the result of corrupt European power politics. Source: Internet