Meaning of checkbook diplomacy | Babel Free
Definitions
A foreign policy which openly uses foreign aid and investment between countries to curry diplomatic favor.
countable, uncountable
Examples
“Japan's initial contribution to Kabul resembled “checkbook diplomacy plus” with a pledge of ODA plus the dispatch of the Maritime SDF to the Indian Ocean. These steps appeared sufficient.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.