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brink⋅man⋅ship

  [bringk-muhn-ship]
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–noun
the technique or practice of maneuvering a dangerous situation to the limits of tolerance or safety in order to secure the greatest advantage, esp. by creating diplomatic crises.
Also, brinks⋅man⋅ship  [bringks-muhn-ship] .

Origin:
1955–60; brink + -manship, with brink(s)- by analogy with sportsmanship, etc.
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brink·man·ship   (brĭngk'mən-shĭp')   
n.  The practice, especially in international politics, of seeking advantage by creating the impression that one is willing and able to push a highly dangerous situation to the limit rather than concede.
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brinkmanship

The policy of a nation that pushes a dangerous situation to the limits of safety (the “brink”) before pulling back; an aggressive and adventurous foreign policy.

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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