Geopolitics

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a fortress typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city

  • The citadel was a fortified structure used for defense during times of war.
  • We can explore the ruins of the old citadel on our hike today.
  • Let's sneak into the citadel tonight and have a party!
  • In her mind, the citadel represented her inner strength and resilience.

noun a type of nuclear weapon that uses nuclear fusion to release a huge amount of energy

  • The hydrogen bomb is a thermonuclear weapon that uses fusion reactions to produce a powerful explosion.
  • Did you know that the hydrogen bomb is even more powerful than the atomic bomb?
  • They say the hydrogen bomb is like the big daddy of all bombs.
  • Her anger was like a hydrogen bomb, ready to explode at any moment.

noun a policy of seeking to retaliate, especially to recover lost territory

  • The rise of revanchism in the region has sparked concerns among neighboring countries.
  • Some people believe that revanchism is just an excuse for starting conflicts.
  • I heard that guy is all about revanchism, always looking to settle scores.
  • In the world of politics, revanchism can be seen as a dangerous game of revenge and power.

noun aerial warfare

  • The air war in the region intensified as both sides deployed advanced fighter jets.
  • The air war is heating up with more planes taking to the skies.
  • The air war is getting real intense up there with all the dogfighting going on.
  • Their relationship was like an air war, constant battles and skirmishes without any resolution.

noun a German term referring to the policy of improving relations between West Germany and Eastern Europe, particularly the Soviet Union, during the Cold War

  • The policy of Ostpolitik was aimed at improving relations between West Germany and East Germany during the Cold War.
  • Ostpolitik was all about trying to make peace between the two Germanys back in the day.
  • They were really pushing that whole Ostpolitik thing to smooth things over between the divided countries.
  • The concept of Ostpolitik can be seen as a bridge between the East and West during a tumultuous time in history.

noun A political ideology or system associated with the policies and leadership style of Vladimir Putin, particularly characterized by authoritarianism, nationalism, and anti-Western sentiment.

  • Putinism is a political ideology that emphasizes centralized authority and nationalism.
  • Some people believe Putinism is a threat to democracy.
  • I'm not a fan of Putinism and its impact on human rights.
  • The rise of Putinism has cast a shadow over international relations.

noun a member of the Abkhazian ethnic group, primarily residing in Abkhazia, a region in Georgia

  • The Abkhazians are an ethnic group native to Abkhazia, a region in the Caucasus.
  • I heard that Abkhazians have a rich cultural heritage.
  • Yo, have you met any cool Abkhazians at the party?
  • The Abkhazians have weathered many storms throughout history, yet they remain resilient.