Key Geopolitical Terms

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Petrostate

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A country whose economy is heavily dependent on the export of oil and natural gas.

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Sanctions

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Penalties or other measures imposed by one or more countries against a targeted country, group, or individual to influence behavior or policies.

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Cold Peace

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A state of relations between countries that is more stable than a cold war but lacks the warmth of a full peace.

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Iran Nuclear Deal

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An agreement reached in 2015 between Iran and major world powers to limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.