antagonistic –adj. showing opposition or anger
cozying up –v. to become friendly with
sanctions –n. punishments usually in the form of trade restrictions that are meant to force a country to obey international law
strategic –adj. related to a larger plan meant to reach a big goal in war, diplomacy or politics
by default –phrase what happens when nothing else is done to affect and outcome
realm –n. an area of activity, interest or knowledge
ballistic –adj. describing a weapon that can be shot at great speed over a long distance
reluctant –n. showing doubt or unwillingness to do something