statesmanship

[ steyts-muh n-ship ]

/ ˈsteɪts mənˌʃɪp /

the ability, qualifications, or practice of a statesman; wisdom and skill in the management of public affairs.

Origin of statesmanship

First recorded in 1755–65; statesman + -ship

So Netanyahu's best play, against character, is statesmanship.

Understanding John Kerry's Logic |Bernard Avishai |July 22, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
That's a tremendously difficult job and it requires a tremendous amount of statesmanship and leadership.

Ron Paul Revolution's Jesse Benton Joins... GOP Senate Leader, Mitch McConnell? |Justin Green |September 13, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
But Texas is far from alone in a stunning lack of statesmanship shown in the redistricting process.

Lawmakers Pledge to Reform, But Gerrymandering Keeps Getting Worse |John Avlon |February 19, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Dire predictions about government's inability to function were shot down by last-minute acts of statesmanship on Capitol Hill.

Suddenly, Washington Works |Bob Kerrey |December 22, 2010 |DAILY BEAST

It was his able statesmanship which made and executed the ambitious plans for the aggrandizement of the city.

Greek Sculpture |Estelle M. Hurll
Unfortunately, the statesmanship necessary to carry to success such a plan was entirely lacking in its supporters.

Civil War and Reconstruction in Alabama |Walter L. Fleming
The reason for this difference in our success seems to me to lie mainly in our deficiency of statesmanship at home.

West African studies |Mary Henrietta Kingsley
The time was at hand when his statesmanship was to be put to its most severe test.

Lincoln |Nathaniel Wright Stephenson
On the first occasion she exerted with effect those arts of popularity which were the best part of her statesmanship.

Oxford and Her Colleges |Goldwin Smith