Statecraft
(noun)
- The art and skill of conducting political affairs, especially the management of international relations.
- The ability to govern or to conduct state affairs with skill and wisdom.
Origin:
From "state" and "craft" meaning the art and skill of governing a state.
Examples:
- The study of statecraft is important for understanding international politics.
- The politician had a reputation for being a master of statecraft.
- Statecraft is the practice of managing the internal and external affairs of a state.
- He was known for his ability to balance different interests through statecraft.
- The statesman was an expert in statecraft and had a deep understanding of how to conduct diplomacy.