The Hindu Editorial (Home and abroad) – May 23, 2026

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The Hindu Editorial (Home and abroad) – May 23, 2026:

home and abroad (noun phrase) – referring to both one’s own country and foreign countries; domestically and internationally.
pave the way for (verb phrase) – to prepare for or create the circumstances for something to happen; clear the way for, usher in, set the scene for, facilitate.
collaboration (noun) – cooperation, partnership, alliance, teamwork.
energy security (noun phrase) – the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price; power security, fuel security, uninterrupted energy supply, resource stability.
multi-pronged (adjective) – having different aspects or elements; multi-faceted, multi-dimensional, comprehensive, versatile.
agenda (noun) – program, schedule, plan, timetable.
India-Nordic Summit (proper noun) – a high-level diplomatic meeting between the Prime Minister of India and the leaders of the Nordic countries aimed at strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
Pahalgam attack, 2025 (proper noun) – a deadly terrorist attack that occurred on April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, targeting civilians and tourists.
conflict (noun) – dispute, clash, disagreement, friction; war, war fare, armed clash, battle, fighting.
amid (preposition) – surrounded by or in the middle of a situation; during, amidst, in the midst of, among.
push (noun) – a vigorous effort to do or obtain something; drive, initiative, campaign, effort.
ties (noun) – relations, relationships, connections, associations.
forge (verb) – build, establish, set up, create.
at a time (prepositional phrase) – concurrently, during, in a period, at a moment.
growing (adjective) – increasing, expanding, rising, mounting, escalating.
concern (noun) – anxiety or worry about a situation; worry, anxiety, apprehension, unease.
superpower (noun) – a very powerful and influential nation; world power, major power, dominant nation.
behaviour (noun) – conduct, actions, functioning, deportment.
coercive (adjective) – relating to or using force or threats; authoritarian, dictatorial, forceful, bullying.
measure (noun) – action, step, procedure, initiative.
challenge (verb) – question, dispute, contest, object to.
rules-based (adjective) – functioning according to established and agreed-upon international rules and laws; lawful, regulated, structured, systematic.
international order (noun) – the formalized body of rules, norms, agreements, and institutions that govern diplomatic and economic relations between sovereign states; world order,
India-EFTA trade agreement (proper noun) – a comprehensive economic and commercial partnership agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association states to boost trade.
come into force (verb phrase) – to become valid or operational; become effective, take effect, become operative, be implemented.
India-EU FTA (proper noun) – the proposed Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Union aimed at reducing trade barriers and enhancing economic cooperation.
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) (noun) – an agreement between two or more countries designed to reduce or eliminate certain barriers to trade and investment, and to facilitate stronger trade and commercial ties between participating countries; trade pact, economic treaty, commercial agreement.
ratify (verb) – to sign or give formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid; sign, endorse, approve, confirm.
reflect (verb) – indicate, display, demonstrate, reveal.
shared (adjective) – common, joint, mutual, collective.
diversify (verb) – branch out, expand, vary, broaden.
supply chains (noun phrase) – the sequences of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity; logistics networks, distribution networks, production channels, supply networks.
Nordic countries (proper noun) – a geographical and cultural region in Northern Europe, comprising Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
bilateral (adjective) – involving two parties, usually countries; two-sided, mutual, reciprocal, joint.
austerity (noun) – difficult economic conditions created by government measures to reduce public expenditure; strictness, frugality, thrift.
energy conservation (noun phrase) – the effort made to reduce the consumption of energy by using less of an energy service; power saving, fuel efficiency, energy efficiency, energy saving.
long-term (adjective) – lasting, enduring, prolonged, extended.
strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) (noun) – an emergency (underground) stockpile of petroleum maintained by a country or government to address severe supply disruptions; emergency oil stockpile, crude oil buffer, strategic oil storage.
Green Strategic Partnerships (proper noun) – bilateral agreements focused on sustainable urban development, clean energy targets, and climate mitigation.
strategic partnership (noun) – a formal alliance between two or more enterprises, countries, or organizations, usually to achieve specific long-term goals; diplomatic alliance, bilateral cooperation, international pact, strategic cooperation.
advance (verb) – to move forward or make progress; promote, further, forward, facilitate.
stop (noun) – place where someone pauses or breaks a journey; halt, destination, visit.
robust (adjective) – strong, vigorous, sturdy, substantial.
conversation (noun) – informal talks between two or more people; discussion, talk, dialogue.
multilateral (adjective) – agreed upon or participated in by three or more parties, especially the governments of different countries; international, multi-nation, cooperative, collaborative.
talks (noun) – formal discussions intended to produce an agreement; negotiation, discussion, dialogue parley.
AI governance (noun phrase) – the legal and ethical frameworks, rules, and structures designed to direct, manage, and monitor the development of Artificial Intelligence; AI regulation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) (noun) – the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems; machine learning.
critical minerals (noun) – metallic or non-metallic elements that are essential for the economic development and national security of a country, playing a crucial role in modern technologies, clean energy, and defense systems.
initiative (noun) – new scheme/plan, program, measure, strategy.
focus on (verb phrase) – to pay particular attention to; concentrate on, emphasize, spotlight, highlight.
maritime (adjective) – connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity; naval, marine, nautical, seafaring.
Arctic (proper noun) – the polar region located at the northernmost part of Earth, significantly affected by climate change and geopolitics; North Pole region, Arctic Circle, polar zone, far north.
hit (verb) – to cause harm or distress to; affect badly, damage, devastate, impact.
climate change (noun phrase) – long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, largely driven by human activities; global warming.
yield (verb) – produce, generate, provide, deliver.
concrete (adjective) – specific, definite, tangible, real.
outcome (noun) – consequence, result, effect, conclusion.
bonhomie (noun) – cheerful friendliness; geniality, affability, warmth, friendliness.
confer on (verb phrase) – to grant or bestow a title, degree, benefit, or right; bestow upon, grant to, award to, present to.
expectation (noun) anticipation, hope, assumption.
deeper (adjective) – more intense or profound; stronger, more profound, intensified, enhanced.
engagement (noun) – involvement, participation, association, interaction.
strengthen (verb) – to make or become stronger; reinforce, fortify, consolidate, boost.
the Group of Seven (G-7) (proper noun) – an intergovernmental political and economic forum consisting of leading industrialized nations.
outreach (noun) – the extent or length of an organization’s involvement and engagement with people; engagement, connection, involvement, communication.
summit (noun) – a meeting between heads of government; conference, meeting, conclave, convention.
Brussels (proper noun) – the capital city of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union; EU capital, Belgian capital, administrative center, EU headquarters.
picture (noun) – a situation or a state of affairs; situation, scenario, condition, perspective.
crack (verb) – weaken, splinter, fracture, crumble.
somewhat (adverb) – to some extent or degree; slightly, relatively, partly, minimally.
however (adverb) – nevertheless, nonetheless, yet, conversely.
controversy (noun) – prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; dispute, disagreement, debate, argument.
address (verb) – to speak to a person or an assembly; speak to, talk to, make a speech to, lecture.
norm (noun) – standard, convention, rule, custom.
hold (verb) – to arrange and take part in a meeting or conversation; conduct, organize, convene, run.
press conference (noun phrase) – media briefing, press briefing, news conference, media interaction.
press engagement (noun phrase) – media interaction, press event, journalist briefing, media appearance.
prerogative (noun) – a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class; right, privilege, entitlement, authority.
evince (verb) – to reveal the presence of a quality or feeling; reveal, show, manifest, indicate.
stand out (verb phrase) – to be very noticeable; be conspicuous, be prominent, attract attention, catch the eye.
commitment (noun) – dedication, devotion, allegiance, loyalty.
democracy (noun) – a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state; representative government, self-government, republic, democratic system.
rule of law (noun phrase) – the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced; lawfulness, constitutionalism, justice, legality.
multilateralism (noun) – the principle of participation by three or more parties, especially by the governments of different countries; international cooperation, global alliance, collective diplomacy.
transparency (noun) – openness, clarity, straightforwardness, accountability.
accountability (noun) – responsibility, liability, answerability, obligation.
come with (verb phrase) – to accompany or be an inherent part of something; accompany, entail, involve, bring about.
manifest (adjective) – clear or obvious to the eye or mind; obvious, clear, apparent, evident.
internally (adverb) – domestically, inwardly, inside, nationally.
objection (noun) – expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; protest, complaint, opposition, grievance.