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Chinese representatives in Delhi characterized the air attacks as “19th-century gun-boat tactics” and assured Indian diplomats that the operations would have no effect on Communist forces or negotiators.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

Chinese representatives in Delhi characterized the air attacks as “19th-century gun-boat tactics” and assured Indian diplomats that the operations would have no effect on Communist forces or negotiators.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

Wednesday Jan [27th] German Chancellor Angela Merkel makes a policy statement of what had already been decided and now will be put forth and issued by the Chancellor, you could stay home for this one, its not going to be one of those [I am here to bury Caesar, not to praise Caesar] moments in history, simply accept what has already been decided, a Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton militarization of foreign policy, gun-boat diplomacy.

Matthew Yglesias » The Defense Budget and Political Will 2010

He was accused of promoting "gun-boat diplomacy" and undermining the German constitution, which speaks only of defending Germany.

Doug Bandow: Germany's Lesson for America: Wars of Necessity, not Choice 2010

He was accused of promoting "gun-boat diplomacy" and undermining the German constitution, which speaks only of defending Germany.

Doug Bandow: Germany's Lesson for America: Wars of Necessity, not Choice 2010

"Lord Cupid" was noted for his gun-boat diplomacy, his predatory enthusiasm for the opposite sex, his subordination of principle to power, and the dazzling panache with which he dished opponents.

Queen Victoria would be amused by this Clameron coalition 2010

There may no longer be armadas and gun-boat diplomacy (as long as you are not part of the Axis of Evil), but other more subtle platforms are used.

Understanding the tasks of the moment 2006

There may no longer be armadas and gun-boat diplomacy (as long as you are not part of the Axis of Evil), but other more subtle platforms are used.

CONTENTS: 2006

Coast – Defence pushed forth, and yellow flash of cannon inland signalled for the Volunteers, while the lights gleamed (like windows opened from the depth) where sloop and gun-boat, frigate and ship of the line, were crowding sail to rescue England.

Springhaven Richard Doddridge 2004

The jolly English tars, riding well upon the waves, sent many a broad grin through a spy-glass at Muncher Crappo tugging hard to get his nag into his gun-boat and then to get him out again, because his present set of shoes would not be worn out in England.

Springhaven Richard Doddridge 2004