peace offensive

American  

noun

1. an active program, policy, propaganda campaign, etc., by a national government for the purpose of terminating a war or period of hostility, lessening international tensions, or promoting peaceful cooperation with other nations.

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Etymology

Origin of peace offensive

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

“We are carried away by Kim Jong Un’s sudden deceitful peace offensive, but just a while ago he blackmailed us and the whole world with nuclear and missile provocations, while killing his own family members and executives,” Park said.

From Reuters

The commentary by the Korean Central News Agency on Wednesday acknowledged only that the North has started a “dialogue peace offensive.”

From Seattle Times

This helps explain the sudden peace offensive against South Korea this year.

From Washington Post

“We should firmly keep in mind that any talks where denuclearisation is not a precondition only buy North Korea more time to complete its nuclear capabilities while they fool us with their peace offensive façade,” said Chang Je-won, spokesman for the Liberty Korea Party.

From Reuters

“We should firmly keep in mind that any talks where denuclearisation is not a precondition only buy North Korea more time to complete its nuclear capabilities while they fool us with their peace offensive façade,” said Chang Je-won, spokesman for the Liberty Korea Party.

From Reuters