sponsor –n. person, group or state that provides money for a cause or activity

regime –n. a form of government

pursuit –v. to reach a goal or accomplish something

sanction - n. a measure designed to punish a country for failure to obey international laws or rules

implementation –n. the act of carrying out or doing something

waive –v. to choose not to do or enforce something that otherwise would have to be done or enforced

cease –v. to stop

commitments –n. promises to do something or meet responsibilities