Glossary · Chequebook (Checkbook) Diplomacy
Chequebook (Checkbook) Diplomacy
A critical label for using aid, loans or financial inducements to secure diplomatic recognition or political support.
Term type · Contested political characterizationTypes of Diplomacy
Context
Frequently applied to China–Taiwan diplomatic competition; motives should not be inferred from a recognition change alone.
Why it matters for foreign affairs
Financial leverage can undermine trust or create asymmetric dependencies.
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