political dialogue
Governmental issue discussion
Political dialogue is discussion between opposing factions aimed at finding common ground or resolving disputes.
The term implies good-faith exchange rather than debate to win: The senator called for political dialogue instead of partisan attacks.
It often appears in diplomatic contexts where formal negotiations have stalled or haven't begun: Both sides agreed to open political dialogue.
- politiciansElected government representatives
- smoke-filled roomSecret political negotiation venue
- back channelUnofficial communication route
- diplomatsForeign government representatives
- debateFormal argument on issues
talking points · consensus-building · common ground · negotiation · polarization · town hall meetings · activists · conflict resolution · deliberation · open forum · public hearing · grassroots movements · community leaders · discourse · trust-building · peace talks · accountability · cooperation
- Cross-strait relationsTaiwan, China, Taiwan Strait, reunification, Taiwan independence
- diplomacyembassy, ambassador, ambassadors, treaty, treaties
- NATOArticle 5, military alliance, mutual defense, alliance, North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- EU-ACP Aidpartnership agreement, development aid
political dialogueviolence
Harmful physical force
warfare · armed conflict · political violence · military action · terrorism
political dialoguesilence
Total lack of sound
stonewalling · diplomatic freeze · disengagement · cold shoulder · boycott
political dialoguepropaganda
Biased information for influence
dictation · edicts · decrees · demagoguery · indoctrination
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