小切手外交こぎってがいこう

noun

checkbook diplomacy; chequebook diplomacy

A political term referring to the use of financial aid or economic incentives as a diplomatic tool, often with a critical nuance implying buying influence or goodwill.

• その国くには小切手外交こぎってがいこうで周しゅう辺へん国こくの支し持じを得えようとした。

  That country tried to gain the support of neighboring countries through checkbook diplomacy.