regional – adj. of or about a part of a country, of the world, that is different from other parts in some way

defection – n. the act of leaving a country, political party or organization, and going to a different one that is a competitor or an enemy

assembly - n. a group of people who make and change laws for a government or organization

capitalize on – v. to use something (such as an event or situation) in a way that helps you; to get an advantage from (something)

disenchantment – n. the state of being no longer happy or satisfied with something