Analysis: Conflict shifts balance of power in the Middle East
crude
made using very simple methods or materials
casualties
someone who is injured or killed in an accident or military action
conflict
angry disagreement between people or groups
stakeholders
BUSINESS a person or company that has invested in abusiness and owns part of it
minefield
an area where bombs have been hidden under the ground or under water
leverage
the power to make someone do what you want
tenacious
a tenacious person is very determined and is not willing to stop when they are trying t
o achievesomething
blockade
an official action that is intended to prevent people orgoods from moving from one pl
ace to another
forge
to develop a successful relationship,especially in business or politics, with another co
untry,organization, or person
arguably
used for stating your opinion or belief, especially when you think other people may di
sagree
boldly
confident and not afraid of people
retaliate
to do something harmful or unpleasant to someone because they have done something
harmful orunpleasant to you