noun
equidistant diplomacy; evenhanded foreign policy
A foreign policy approach that maintains equal distance from multiple major powers, avoiding alignment with any single one.
その国は米中両国に対して等距離外交をとっている。
That country maintains an equidistant diplomacy toward both the US and China.
全方位外交 (omnidirectional diplomacy) emphasizes engaging with all countries broadly, while 等距離外交 specifically stresses maintaining equal distance from major powers.
Compound of 等距離 (equidistant) and 外交 (diplomacy). The term is a direct calque from English 'equidistant diplomacy' or 'equidistant foreign policy'.