luxury – n. something that is expensive and not necessary
strategic – adj. useful or important in achieving a plan
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, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc. - usually plural
scope – n. the area that is included in or dealt with by something
consequences – n. something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions
conduct(ing) – v. to plan and do (something, such as an activity)
ballistic missile – n. a weapon that is shot through the sky over a great distance and then falls to the ground and explodes