Backdoor Diplomacy

Synonyms of backdoor diplomacy

• secret diplomacy
• covert diplomacy
• clandestine diplomacy

Antonyms of backdoor diplomacy

• open diplomacy
• transparent diplomacy
• public diplomacy

Collocations of backdoor diplomacy

secret negotiations

Frequency: 80 %

The peace treaty was the result of secret negotiations.

covert talks

Frequency: 70 %

The two countries engaged in covert talks to avoid public scrutiny.

behind-the-scenes diplomacy

Frequency: 60 %

The resolution was reached through behind-the-scenes diplomacy.

under-the-table dealings

Frequency: 50 %

The scandal involved under-the-table dealings between the two parties.

quiet diplomacy

Frequency: 45 %

The ambassador engaged in quiet diplomacy to resolve the conflict.

Idiomatic Expressions for backdoor diplomacy

• Phrase: off the record
  Meaning: refers to information or conversations that are not intended to be publicly disclosed or officially recorded
  Usage: The journalist was told the information off the record and promised not to reveal the source.