peace offensive

American

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of peace offensive

First recorded in 1915–20

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peace offensive

This, to say the least, is not in the cards—and I suspect Kim will tread lightly on this point if he wants Trump to go along with this latest peace offensive.

From Slate ● Sep. 19, 2018

The U.S. bishops' peace offensive began with a pastoral letter in 1976.

From Time Magazine Archive

But the new peace offensive also had a Russian impetus.

From Time Magazine Archive

In recent weeks the Sandinistas have renewed their peace offensive.

From Time Magazine Archive

That peace offensive died out in early Fall.

From Woodrow Wilson's Administration and Achievements by Frank B. Lord

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