ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Caviar diplomacy

Okay kiddo, so imagine you really like getting presents from your friends. They bring you toys and candy and other cool stuff, right? Well, some countries do something similar, but instead of toys and candy, they give each other fancy foods like caviar.

Caviar is a type of very expensive fish eggs that comes from a special kind of fish called sturgeon. It's considered a luxury food and it's served at fancy parties and restaurants. Some countries use caviar as a way to show that they're important and powerful. They might give it as a gift to other countries or serve it at fancy events where important people come to visit.

This kind of activity is called "caviar diplomacy." It means using fancy food like caviar to build good relationships with other countries. When countries get along with each other, it can help them work together to solve important problems like climate change and war.

But it's also important to remember that not everyone can afford fancy foods like caviar. Sometimes, caviar diplomacy can be seen as a way for rich and powerful people to show off and feel important, while others are left out. So, it's important for countries to think about who they're reaching out to with their caviar diplomacy and make sure everyone feels included.