Strategic Opacity
/ˈstrætədʒɪk əˈpæsɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The deliberate use of ambiguous or vague communication by a state or organization to achieve strategic advantages in diplomacy or conflict.
The country's strategic opacity allowed it to withhold confirmation about its military capabilities.
Forms
- strategic opacity
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Commentary
Strategic opacity is commonly employed in international law and diplomacy to maintain flexibility and avoid direct confrontation.
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