tension – n. a state in which people, groups, countries, etc., disagree with and feel anger toward each other

unilateral – adj. involving only one group or country

bully – v. someone who frightens, hurts, or threatens smaller or weaker people

tinderbox – n. a place or situation that could suddenly become very violent

centrally – adv. controlled by a central figure or government

adopt – v. to begin a policy