statecraft

/ˈsteɪtkræft/
noun
  1. The skill of managing a country's affairs, especially in politics and diplomacy.
    • Historians study the statecraft of ancient leaders to understand their successes.
    • Statecraft requires both strategic thinking and the ability to negotiate.
    • The president was praised for his wise statecraft during the crisis.
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