Napkin diplomacy could refer to informal, off-the-record, or ad-hoc diplomatic negotiations that are not part of the formalized process. This could be analogous to the idea of a ‘back of the napkin’ plan, where ideas are quickly and informally jotted down, perhaps during a casual conversation over dinner or coffee.
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