noun
dialogue-oriented policy; policy of dialogue over confrontation
Used in political or diplomatic contexts to describe a stance that prioritizes negotiation and discussion rather than force or confrontation.
政府は対話路線を維持すると表明した。
The government announced it would maintain a dialogue-oriented policy.
野党は対話路線への転換を求めている。
The opposition party is calling for a shift to a policy of dialogue.
Compound of 対話 (dialogue) and 路線 (route, line, policy). The term likely emerged in modern political discourse.