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

Example Sentences

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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 Cubans were leaving in fulfillment of a promise made by Ortega last February as part of a Nicaraguan "peace offensive" aimed at influencing the contra debate.

From Time Magazine Archive

It is by no means certain that the current peace offensive will pass even this initial hurdle.

From Time Magazine Archive

Counterespionage agents have turned up more compelling evidence of the KGB role in the Soviet peace offensive.

From Time Magazine Archive

His presence in the United States not only stimulated recruiting among Czecho-Slovaks there, but had also political results, especially when the Central Powers launched their peace offensive.

From Independent Bohemia An Account of the Czecho-Slovak Struggle for Liberty by Nosek, Vladimír

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