The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 3rd October 2024

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Inflection point (a critical moment): On the escalation in the multi-party West Asia conflict

-West Asia needs the intervention (involvement) of major world powers for peace

Iran’s October 1 ballistic (projectile-powered) missile attack on Israel marks a serious escalation (intensification) in the multi-party conflict in West Asia. The attack is not surprising as Iran was under pressure, at home and in the region, from its allies, to respond to repeated Israeli provocations (actions that cause anger). It was Israel that took the war straight to Iran by attacking the Iranian embassy complex (building area) in Damascus, Syria, on April 1. Iran responded with its first direct attack on Israel 14 days later, giving Israel and its allies enough time to prepare for it. Israel’s response was a symbolic, unclaimed (not openly admitted) strike at a radar system in Isfahan. In end-July, Israel again escalated the conflict by killing Ismail Haniyeh, the political chief of Hamas, in Tehran. Iran vowed retaliation (revenge) but showed restraint (self-control), promising to hold back fire if there was a ceasefire in Gaza. But Israel not only continued the war on Gaza but also expanded the war in the north with Hezbollah. Late last month, Israel unleashed (let loose) waves of attacks on Lebanon, killing Hezbollah’s commanders and its chief, Hassan Nasrallah. Now, with Israel threatening to respond to the October 1 attack, the conflict is set to enter a more dangerous phase.

In the current conflict, no party is deterring (preventing) its rivals. Israel’s greater firepower did not stop Hamas from launching the October 7, 2023 attack. Israel’s threats of retribution (punishment) did not stop Hezbollah or the Houthis either from attacking the Jewish state. Nor did Iran’s proxy (acting on behalf of someone else) network and its missile might deter Israel from expanding the war by bombing the Iranian embassy complex in Syria. And Israel’s nuclear weapons did not stop Iran from launching direct attacks on the country. As deterrence (prevention of action through fear) collapsed, the crisis has escalated and widened. What has made the situation worse is the abdication (failure to fulfill) of leadership by U.S. President Joe Biden. He has given Israel a free hand in Gaza while focusing his diplomatic resources on preventing a regional war. He has remained unmoved when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has continued to breach (violate) red line after red line. Today, the war in Gaza remains unfinished, while a regional war, which could draw in even the U.S., could break out any time. There are no clear off-ramps (ways to exit a situation). A full-blown war would be catastrophic (disastrous) and could spiral out of control with the involvement of multiple parties. With Israel’s threat of retaliation looming large, the clock is ticking. Preventing such an outcome should be the immediate priority of the major world powers, including the U.S., which has great leverage (influence) over Israel, and China, which has a deep influence in Tehran. West Asia is at an inflection point (decisive moment), and the region needs emphatic (forceful) diplomatic intervention to break out of its conflict loop and dial down the heat.

Hindu Vocab Wordlist 3rd October 2024

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1. Inflection point: A time of significant change in a situation.
2. Escalation: An increase in the intensity or seriousness of something; a rise or growth.
3. Provocations: Actions or statements that cause someone to become angry or upset.
4. Retaliation: The act of harming someone because they have harmed oneself; revenge.
5. Restraint: The action of holding back or controlling something; moderation.
6. Deterring: To discourage someone from doing something through fear or doubt.
7. Abdication: The act of giving up power, responsibility, or control.
8. Breach: A violation or infraction of a law, duty, or obligation.
9. Catastrophic: Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering; disastrous.
10. Leverage: The power to influence a situation or person to achieve a desired outcome.

Hindu Vocab Master 3rd October 2024 with Synonyms & Antonyms

Here are the synonyms and antonyms of all the difficult words in Hindu Vocab Master for 3rd October 2024.

Word	Synonyms	Antonyms
Inflection point	Turning point, Crossroads, Critical moment, Pivotal moment	Continuation, Stasis, Stability, Persistence
Escalation	Intensification, Expansion, Increase, Surge	Reduction, Decrease, Decline, Diminution
Provocations	Incitements, Aggravations, Instigations, Taunts	Peace, Calm, Truce, Pacification
Retaliation	Revenge, Reprisal, Retribution, Vengeance	Forgiveness, Pardon, Clemency, Reconciliation
Restraint	Control, Moderation, Self-discipline, Reserve	Excess, Indulgence, Unrestraint, Freedom
Deterring	Discouraging, Preventing, Dissuading, Inhibiting	Encouraging, Persuading, Inciting, Provoking
Abdication	Renunciation, Resignation, Relinquishment, Surrender	Retention, Holding, Command, Authority
Breach	Violation, Infringement, Contravention, Transgression	Compliance, Adherence, Obedience, Observance
Catastrophic	Disastrous, Devastating, Calamitous, Ruinous	Fortunate, Beneficial, Advantageous, Lucky
Leverage	Influence, Power, Control, Authority	Weakness, Powerlessness, Impotence, Helplessness