The Hindu Editorial (​​A reboot) – Mar 04, 2026

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The Hindu Editorial (​A reboot) – Mar 04, 2026:

1. a reboot (noun) – an act of restarting or reviving a system or process, particularly a diplomatic relationship; restart, revival, restoration, renewal.
2. ties (noun) – relations, relationships, connections, associations.
3. undo (verb) – reverse, cancel, annul, nullify.
4. painstaking (adjective) – careful, meticulous, thorough, rigorous.
5. reset (verb) – re-establish, restart, reorganize, realign.
6. rupture (verb) – break, fracture, sever, disrupt.
7. a step forward (phrase) – an improvement or a progressive movement toward a better outcome; progress, advancement, development, breakthrough.
8. talks (noun) – negotiations, discussions, dialogues, parleys.
9. publicly (adverb) – openly, overtly, transparently, candidly.
10. involvement (noun) – participation, engagement, association, connection.
11. G-7 (noun) – the Group of Seven, an intergovernmental political and economic forum consisting of major advanced economies; international forum, geopolitical bloc, global coalition, economic alliance.
12. outreach (noun) – an organized effort by an organization or country to engage with and extend influence to other entities; engagement, contact, networking, communication.
13. deep (adjective) – profound, serious, intense, severe.
14. difference (noun) – disagreement, dispute, divergence, conflict.
15. National Security Adviser (NSA) (noun) – a senior official functioning as the chief advisor to a government on domestic and international security; security chief, defense advisor, intelligence head.
16. Khalistan (noun) – a proposed independent Sikh state, often associated with a separatist movement in diplomatic contexts.
17. interference (noun) – the unauthorized or coercive action of intervening in the sovereign affairs of another entity; intervention, meddling, intrusion, disruption.
18. foreign interference (noun) – covert or coercive activities executed by a foreign state to influence another nation’s internal affairs; external meddling, outside intervention, overseas intrusion, alien disruption.
19. High Commissioner (noun) – a senior diplomat tasked with heading the diplomatic mission of one Commonwealth country to another; ambassador, diplomat, envoy, representative.
20. Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) (noun) – an extensive bilateral free trade agreement covering trade in goods, services, and mutual investments; trade pact, economic treaty, bilateral agreement, trade deal.
21. sphere (noun) – a specified area of activity, interest, or diplomatic influence; domain, realm, field, territory.
22. rapport (noun) – a close, harmonious relationship characterized by mutual understanding and effective communication; bond, connection, affinity, understanding.
23. forge (verb) – build, create, establish, form.
24. due to (phrase) – because of, owing to, as a result of, on account of.
25. geopolitical (adjective) – relating to the influence of geographical, economic, and demographic factors on international politics; strategic, diplomatic.
26. unilateral (adjective) – performed by or affecting only one entity or country involved in a situation without mutual agreement; one-sided, independent, single-handed, arbitrary.
27. move (noun) – a strategic action or step taken to achieve a specific geopolitical or economic objective; action, step, measure.
28. tariff (noun) – a government-imposed tax or duty levied on a particular class of imported or exported goods; tax, duty, toll, levy.
29. diversify (verb) – vary, broaden, expand, branch out.
30. engagement (noun) – the act of participating, communicating, or becoming involved with another party; involvement, participation, interaction, association.
31. essay (verb) – attempt, try, undertake, test.
32. realpolitik (noun) – a pragmatic system of politics or principles based on practical realities rather than ideological or moral considerations; pragmatism, practical politics, expediency, realism.
33. fraught with (phrase) – extensively filled with or destined to result in something undesirable; full of, filled with, rife with, burdened with.
34. misgiving (noun) – a profound feeling of doubt, apprehension, or reservation about the outcome of a situation; doubt, apprehension, reservation, suspicion.
35. supply chain (noun) – the entire sequence of complex processes involved in the production, logistics, and distribution of a commodity; logistics network, distribution channel.
36. Davos (noun) – a town in Switzerland synonymous with hosting the annual World Economic Forum (WEF), where global economic strategies are discussed.
37. exhort (verb) – urge, encourage, enjoin, call upon.
38. middle power (noun) – a sovereign state that holds moderate global influence and international recognition, distinct from a superpower; influential nation, moderate power, intermediate state, secondary power.
39. multilateralism (noun) – the diplomatic practice of coordinating and promoting relations, trade, or security among three or more nations; global cooperation, internationalism, joint diplomacy.
40. great power (noun) – a sovereign nation recognized as having exceptional military, economic, and diplomatic influence on a global scale; superpower, major nation, dominant country, global leader.
41. resonate (verb) – echo, reverberate, connect, align.
42. pertinent (adjective) – highly relevant, applicable, or germane to a particular diplomatic or factual matter; relevant, appropriate, applicable, germane.
43. land (verb) – arrive, disembark, alight, touch down.
44. terms of reference (noun) – the clearly defined scope, limitations, and mandate of an activity, negotiation, or agreement; scope, parameters, guidelines, mandate.
45. uranium (noun) – a dense radioactive metallic element primarily utilized as a vital fuel in nuclear reactors; nuclear fuel, radioactive material, reactor component.
46. renewable energy (noun) – naturally replenishing energy derived from sustainable sources such as sunlight, wind, or water; green energy, clean energy, sustainable power.
47. establish (verb) – set up, create, found, institute.
48. dialogue (noun) – a formal diplomatic discussion between two or more parties directed toward resolving complex issues; discussion, conversation, talk, exchange.
49. bad blood (noun) – deeply ingrained feelings of mutual ill will, animosity, or hostility between parties; hostility, animosity, bitterness, enmity.
50. bedevil (verb) – afflict, torment, plague, beset.
51. fuel (verb) – stimulate, provoke, incite, inflame.
52. intelligence (noun) – highly confidential and sensitive information collected regarding military, political, or security threats; information, data, espionage, surveillance.
53. tussle (noun) – a vigorous political or diplomatic struggle and dispute over an issue; struggle, skirmish, scuffle, clash.
54. skirt (verb) – avoid, evade, bypass, dodge.
55. accusation (noun) – a formal charge or claim asserting that an entity has committed a legal or diplomatic transgression; allegation, charge, claim, indictment.
56. extremist (noun) – an individual or entity advocating for extreme, uncompromising political or religious ideologies; radical, fanatic, militant.
57. transnational (adjective) – extending, operating, or carrying implications across designated national boundaries; international, global, cross-border, multinational.
58. repression (noun) – the forceful and authoritarian action of subduing, silencing, or controlling individuals or groups; suppression, quelling, subjugation, oppression.
59. come to the fore (phrase) – to progressively become highly prominent, noticeable, or critically important; gain prominence, stand out, emerge, materialize.
60. unaddressed (adjective) – deliberately or inadvertently not dealt with, resolved, or considered by relevant authorities; unresolved, ignored, overlooked, unattended.
61. authorities (noun) – officials, government, administration, bureaucracy.
62. move towards (phrase) – to progressively advance or take deliberate steps in a specific direction or outcome; approach, progress to, advance toward, head for.
63. trial (noun) – a formal legal examination of evidence by a judicial authority to determine guilt or responsibility in a controversy; hearing, inquiry, tribunal, litigation.
64. Nijjar case (noun) – the diplomatic incident and formal investigation surrounding the controversial killing of Canadian Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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