Revanchist (adjective): Seeking to retaliate, specifically aimed at recovering lost territory or standing. (Used in the context of Iran potentially seeking revenge if the regime collapses).
Ephemerality (noun): The concept of things being transitory, existing only briefly.
Hegemonic (adjective): Ruling or dominant in a political or social context. (Used to describe a party’s undisputed dominance over regional allies).
Gubernatorial (adjective): Relating to a state governor or the office of state governor. (Used regarding the reshuffle of Governors in Indian states).
Fulcrum (noun): A thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation.
Abjure (verb): Solemnly renounce a belief, cause, or claim. (Used regarding Iran abandoning nuclear weapons programs).
Adroit: Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind; astute. (Example: He was adroit at negotiating diplomatic treaties.)
Irascible: Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered; irritable. (Example: His irascible nature made him difficult to work with.)
Dog Whistle: A subtly aimed political message intended for, and understood by, a particular demographic group. (Example: Hate speech often operates through dog whistles to maintain plausible deniability.)
Sabre-Rattling: The display or threat of military force. (Example: The continuous sabre-rattling by the opposition strained the legislative session.)
Plumbed / Transgressed: To infringe or go beyond the bounds of a moral principle or established standard of behavior. (Example: The attack blatantly transgressed the principle of distinction under IHL.)
Scourge: A person or thing that causes great suffering or destruction. (Example: The UN was created to save future generations from the scourge of war.)
