global – adj. of or involving the whole world

sanction – n. a punishment or actions that results from failure to obey a rule or order

range – n. a group of individuals

toxic – adj. possessing poisonous material; harmful

undermine – v. to weaken or secretly harm

prospect – n. the possibility that something will happen

paranoia – n. a serious mental disorder; an unreasonable fear that people are trying to harm you

reluctantly – adj. showing an unwillingness

deter – v. to prevent from acting