Showing the flag

Showing the flag is the practice of deploying warships on distant cruises to neutral or foreign waters in order to demonstrate military power, national prestige, power projection, and influence on international politics.

Unlike direct aggression, showing the flag functions as an instrument of gunboat diplomacy and soft power, aimed at supporting allies or deterring potential adversaries without engaging in open armed conflict.

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