proportionate - adj. having a size, number, or amount that is directly related to or appropriate for something
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
response - n. something that is done as a reaction to something else
convey - v. to make (something) known to someone
regional - adj. relating to an area
consequence - n. something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions