sponsor –n. person, group or state that provides money for a cause or activity
regime –n. a form of government
pursuit –v. to reach a goal or accomplish something
sanction - n. a measure designed to punish a country for failure to obey international laws or rules
implementation –n. the act of carrying out or doing something
waive –v. to choose not to do or enforce something that otherwise would have to be done or enforced
cease –v. to stop
commitments –n. promises to do something or meet responsibilities