weak foreign policy; weak-kneed diplomacy
Used critically to describe a government's or leader's diplomatic stance that is perceived as lacking firmness or easily giving in to foreign pressure.
The opposition party harshly criticized the government's weak-kneed diplomacy.
The president's weak foreign policy damaged the national interest.
Means 'weak-kneed' or 'timid' in general, not limited to diplomacy. 弱腰外交 is a compound specifically for foreign policy.
Antonym: 'hardline diplomacy' or 'tough foreign policy', the opposite of 弱腰外交.
Compound of 弱腰 (weak-kneed, timid) and 外交 (diplomacy, foreign policy).