1. the practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, especially in politics
Usage: political strategy

Examples

• The two nations engaged in nuclear brinkmanship during the Cold War.
• His brinkmanship in the budget negotiations nearly led to a government shutdown.
• The CEO’s brinkmanship with the board of directors backfired spectacularly.
• Political brinkmanship often creates more problems than it solves.
• The diplomat warned against the dangers of brinkmanship in international relations.
• Her brinkmanship tactics worked, but at great cost to her reputation.