Shuttle diplomacy
What Shuttle diplomacy means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Kissinger's method of flying repeatedly between Middle Eastern capitals to mediate peace agreements without requiring direct face-to-face talks between hostile Arab and Israeli leaders.
Henry Kissinger's diplomatic effort through which the USA actively sought a solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict to secure energy supplies.
Topics that use Shuttle diplomacy
- Option P5: Key topic 3: Attempts at a solution, 1974–95 - 1 Diplomatic negotiations (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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