Tag: sphere of influence
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Cling to
Word of the Day: Cling to When you cling to something, you hold onto it tightly or do not let go of it easily. In our world today, many countries cling to their established relationships, especially when it comes to international relations and geopolitics and evolving spheres of influence. However, it might be time for…
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New world order
WotD: New world order The term new world order has been a subject of much debate and speculation in recent history. It refers to a new period of history that signals a significant change in the global balance of power. The concept of a new world order emerged following major international events, such as the…
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Sphere of influence
WotD: Sphere of influence Earlier this year, I created a lesson about English as the lingua franca and if that may change. The term sphere of influence came up, and now is as good a time as any to cover that here. A sphere of influence is a geographical area over which a country or…