diplomacy

 
Pronunciation: /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country’s representatives abroad: an extensive round of diplomacy in the Middle East
  • the art of dealing with people in a sensitive and tactful way: with perfect diplomacy, he divided his attention between Meryl and Anthea

Origin:

late 18th century: from French diplomatie, from diplomatique 'diplomatic', on the pattern of aristocratie 'aristocracy'