do-nothing, plan-nothing; idle onlooker taking no steps
A yojijukugo describing a person, government, or organization that fails to take any action or make plans when faced with a situation. Often used critically.
The government's do-nothing, plan-nothing approach was criticized.
He spent his time as an idle onlooker, taking no steps.
Means 'lack of policy' or 'no plan'; 無策無為 emphasizes both lack of plan and lack of action.
A yojijukugo combining 無策 (no plan) and 無為 (inaction). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it follows a common four-character pattern for criticizing passivity.