Military diplomacy

sovereign state which officially declares itself to be neutral towards the belligerents in a war

thumb|250px|A truce—not a compromise, but a chance for high-toned gentlemen to retire gracefully from their very civil declarations of warBy Thomas Nast in ''[[Harper's Weekly'', February 17, 1877, p. 132.]]

strategic dialogue between the United States, Japan, Australia and India

pursuit of foreign policy objectives with the aid of conspicuous displays of naval power

refers to U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy: "speak softly, and carry a big stick, you will go far!"

peaceful use of defence resources in foreign policy

nuclear weapons security pact

military aid for the armed forces of a country.

taking hostages for diplomatic purposes

legislation that prevents the export of goods that may be contrary to the interests of the exporting country

international committee

Japan–South Korea–US security partnership

thumb|right|300px|The Parley by Frederic Remington, 1903, depicting a [[settler parleying with a Native American.]]