sanctions – n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country or by not allowing economic aid for that country (usually plural)

engage – v. to give serious attention to (someone or something)

an exchange of views – idiom to tell one’s beliefs, opinion or political views to others and then to hear theirs

promote – v. to help (something) happen, develop or increase

transformation – n. a complete or major change in someone’s or something’s appearance or form

courageous(ly) – adj. very brave; having or showing courage

skepticism – n. an attitude of doubting the truth of something (such as a claim or statement)

embarrassment – n. something or someone that causes a person or group to look or feel foolish

regarding – prep. (somewhat formal) relating to (something); about

in that – conjunction in the fact that; in the sense that; for the cause or reason that; because

particularly – adv. used to indicate someone or something that deserves special mention

lay the groundwork – idiom to create a foundation; to provide the basics or fundamentals

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