noun
- the art of conducting state affairs and managing government policy, especially in relations with other countries
Usage: formal
Examples
- The ambassador’s skillful statecraft helped avoid a diplomatic crisis.
- Modern statecraft requires understanding both traditional diplomacy and digital communication.
- The president’s advisors praised her statecraft during the international negotiations.
- Effective statecraft balances national interests with global cooperation.
- The course covers the principles of statecraft from ancient times to the present.
- His reputation for wise statecraft made him a respected figure among world leaders.