Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 63 defuse tensions 62 ease tensions 62 defuse tension 53 mend ties 52 mediate 50 defuse 48 normalize relations 48 mend fences 47 frictions 47 tensions 47 escalate tensions 46 rapprochement 46 resolve 44 constructive engagement 43 normalize ties 43 internationalize 42 dialogue 42 reconcile 42 exacerbate tensions 41 mutually acceptable solution 41 intervene 41 easing tensions 41 unblock 41 foment 41 harmonize 41 territorial dispute 41 escalating tensions 40 heightened tension 40 warring sides 40 politicize 40 conciliation 40 forge 40 destabilize 40 amicable solution 40 deadlock 40 assuage fears 40 frosty relations 39 quell 39 tension 39 marginalize 39 constructive dialogue 39 disagreements 39 mediating 39 trilateral 39 detente 39 mollify 39 fence mending 39 sporadic clashes 38 shuttle diplomacy 38 reconciliatory 38 mediator 38 mediation 38 ingratiate himself 38 pacify 38 multilaterally 38 resolving conflicts 38 ethnic tensions 38 reconciliation 38 constructive 38 normalizing ties 37 coordinate 37 diplomatic 37 reunify 37 mutually acceptable 37 co ordinate 37 heightened tensions 37 allay 37 warring parties 37 intercede 37 formalize 37 instigate 37 unite 37 negotiate 37 territorial disputes 37 smoothen 37 bilaterally 37 persuade 37 envoys 37 factions 37 diplomatic spat 37 peace 37 tamp down 37 impasse 37 Nagorno Karabakh conflict 36 liberalize 36 camouflage profanity 36 mediators 36 placate 36 heighten tensions 36 détente 36 allay concerns 36 Clashes erupted 36 mutual distrust 36 rekindle 36 disperse protesters 36 galvanize 36 blocs 36 demilitarize 36 dramatize 36 provoke 36 normalize