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shuttle diplomacy

n.
Diplomatic negotiations conducted by an official intermediary who travels frequently between the nations involved.

shuttle diplomat n.
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shut′tle diplo`macy


n.
diplomatic negotiations by a mediator who travels back and forth between the negotiating parties.
[1970–75]
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Noun1.shuttle diplomacy - international negotiations conducted by a mediator who frequently flies back and forth between the negotiating parties; "Kissinger's shuttle diplomacy in the Middle East"
diplomacy, diplomatic negotiations - negotiation between nations
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Translations
diplomáciai "ingajárat"
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