detentes
Eased international tensions
Detentes is the plural of détente, a relaxation of strained relations between nations.
The term typically describes periods when hostile powers ease tensions through diplomacy rather than confrontation: The Cold War saw several detentes between the superpowers.
The word retains its French spelling with or without the accent.
Formal discussion seeking agreement
- summitsHighest elevations or conferences
- treatiesFormal agreements between states
- accordsMutual agreements reached
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
rapprochement · thaw · easing · relaxation · normalization · reconciliation · mediation · conciliation
negotiations
Formal discussion seeking agreement
- summitsHighest elevations or conferences
- treatiesFormal agreements between states
- accordsMutual agreements reached
dialogue · rapprochement · thaw · easing · relaxation · normalization · reconciliation · mediation · conciliation · bilateral talks
detentesescalations
Increases in intensity
confrontations · hostilities · tensions · standoffs · antagonisms
detentesescalations
Increases in intensity
intensifications · deteriorations · flare-ups · breakdowns · buildups
- detention centrePlace for confining people
- detention centerPlace for confining detainees
- juvenile detentionCustody for young offenders
- after school detentionPunitive supervised delay
- detention campsFacilities for confining groups
- saturday detention