1970's policy (7 letters)

{ Answer }

DETENTE

{ Related Clues }

Cold-war cool-off
High-level harmony
U.S.-Russia objective
Truce-like period
Relaxing of international tensions
Prelude to peace, perhaps
Certain lessening of tension
Pause for cold warriors
Diplomats' quest
International easing of discord
Global warming?
Relaxation of hostilities
U.S.-U.S.S.R. breather
Good news in a cold war
Political thaw
U.S.-Russian status
Wane in warring
Nixon policy
Warm-up?
Diplomatic maneuver
Negotiation result
Warming, of sorts
Reduced hostilities
Absence of war
Diplomatic cooling off
Diplomatic word
Easing of relations
Thaw
International breather

{ Tags }

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{ Notes }

The answer DETENTE is common and appears about once every 300 puzzles.

{ Definition }

DETENTE as a noun:

1. the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)