Key Terms and Phrases

These flashcards capture key vocabulary terms and phrases discussed in the lecture regarding governance, social issues, and economics.

Transform sth to/into sth

To change something into another form or purpose.

Repurpose sth for sth

To use something for a different purpose than originally intended.

Tackle N at its root

To address the fundamental cause of an issue.

Address the root cause / underlying issues

To deal with the fundamental reasons for a problem.

Global state / Cosmoracy

A concept of a unified global governance system.

Fit a unique context

To be suitable for a specific situation or environment.

Require substantial effort

To need a significant amount of work or resources.

Entrusting firms with control

Giving authority to companies to manage certain responsibilities.

Allocate funds to N

To distribute financial resources towards a specific need or purpose.

Divert funds from…

To redirect financial resources away from certain priorities.

Form the backbone of society

To be essential to the structure and function of a community.

Sacrosanct (adj)

Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.

Imprudent (adj)

Not showing care for the consequences of an action; unwise.

Ethically obligatory

Seen as a moral duty or responsibility.

Be granted total freedom / leeway

To be given complete autonomy or freedom in decision-making.

Impose a ban on sth

To officially prohibit something.

Hinder individual autonomy

To create obstacles to personal freedom.

Trigger contention / backlash

To provoke disagreement or reaction against something.

Strengthen diplomatic ties

To improve relationships between countries.

Establish trading partnerships

To create agreements for business cooperation.

Escalate into armed conflicts

To increase tensions to the point of violent confrontation.

Infringe on personal freedom

To violate an individual's rights to freedom.