noun
win-over operation; gentle persuasion tactic
Refers to a deliberate plan or strategy to win someone over through gentle persuasion rather than force. Often used in political, diplomatic, or organizational contexts.
新党は無所属議員への懐柔作戦を強めている。
The new party is intensifying its operation to win over independent lawmakers.
彼の懐柔作戦にまんまと乗せられてしまった。
I fell neatly for his gentle persuasion tactic.
Compound of 懐柔 (かいじゅう, 'winning over by gentle means') and 作戦 (さくせん, 'operation, strategy').