noun
brinkmanship diplomacy
A diplomatic strategy of pushing dangerous situations to the brink of conflict to gain concessions. Often used in political and international relations contexts.
See also: 瀬戸際政策
その国は瀬戸際外交を続け、相手に譲歩を迫った。
That country continued brinkmanship diplomacy, pressing the other side for concessions.
瀬戸際外交は、時に予期せぬ衝突を招く危険がある。
Brinkmanship diplomacy sometimes carries the risk of causing unexpected conflict.