diplomatic cover
noun
: the special protection that is given to a diplomat
traveling with the benefit of diplomatic cover
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American weapons, intelligence systems, and diplomatic cover are directly supporting Israeli military actions—turning what started as an Israeli campaign into a war with clear American involvement.
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Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Israel, in turn, has grown only more dependent on American diplomatic cover and military assistance.
—Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2025
Without the support of their governments — the diplomatic cover and unconditional financial and military aid — Israel would not have been able to consistently flout international law for decades.
—Basel Adra, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2025
By providing resources, diplomatic cover, arms, and an economic lifeline to the military regime, China in particular prioritizes its strategic interests over human rights.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
That would involve, first, political and diplomatic cover, and then financing for the territory’s reconstruction, especially its shattered health and education systems.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
Russia has afforded Iran military support, diplomatic cover, and intelligence.
—Maria Snegovaya, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Beijing also lends significant political support and diplomatic cover to the two international pariahs.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 23 June 2024
But Washington must also wield its considerable leverage, including weapons sales and diplomatic cover, to apply pressure on Israel to agree to a ceasefire.
—William Walldorf, TIME, 7 June 2024
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Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Israel, in turn, has grown only more dependent on American diplomatic cover and military assistance.
—Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2025
Without the support of their governments — the diplomatic cover and unconditional financial and military aid — Israel would not have been able to consistently flout international law for decades.
—Basel Adra, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2025
By providing resources, diplomatic cover, arms, and an economic lifeline to the military regime, China in particular prioritizes its strategic interests over human rights.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
That would involve, first, political and diplomatic cover, and then financing for the territory’s reconstruction, especially its shattered health and education systems.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
Russia has afforded Iran military support, diplomatic cover, and intelligence.
—Maria Snegovaya, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Beijing also lends significant political support and diplomatic cover to the two international pariahs.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 23 June 2024
But Washington must also wield its considerable leverage, including weapons sales and diplomatic cover, to apply pressure on Israel to agree to a ceasefire.
—William Walldorf, TIME, 7 June 2024
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