Glossary · Gunboat Diplomacy
Gunboat Diplomacy
Use or threat of naval force to secure foreign-policy concessions.
Term type · Historical / contested labelTypes of Diplomacy
Context
Historical expression associated with imperial power and unequal bargaining.
Why it matters for foreign affairs
It illustrates the risks of coercion and the changing law governing force.
Where it appears in practice
- The US National Museum of American Diplomacy documents historical gunboat diplomacy. Source
Related Topics
Related Articles
No articles assigned yet. Browse the archive.
Share this page