the technique or practice of maneuvering a dangerous situation to the limits of tolerance or safety in order to secure the greatest advantage, especially by creating diplomatic crises.
the art or practice of pushing a dangerous situation or confrontation to the limit of safety esp to force a desired outcome also BRINKSMANSHIP [n -S]
bargaining by pushing to the limit of safety [n BRINKMANSHIPS]
The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, typically in politics