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