Real English words from strategy games like Dota 2 and Civilization.
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annexation
the act of taking control of another territory and making it part of one's own state
arbitration
a process in which a neutral party makes a binding decision to resolve a dispute between two sides
asymmetric warfare
conflict in which opposing sides have very different military strength, forcing the weaker side to use unconventional methods
attrition warfare
a military strategy that aims to win by wearing down the enemy through sustained losses over time
capitulation
the act of surrendering or giving up resistance, often under agreed terms
coalition
a temporary alliance of different groups or states united for a common purpose
conscription
a system in which citizens are required by law to serve in the armed forces
decimation
the destruction or removal of a large part of a population or force
defection
the act of abandoning allegiance to one side and joining the opposing side
destabilise
to cause a state, government, or region to become less secure, ordered, or reliable
deterrence
the use of strength or the threat of consequences to prevent an enemy from taking hostile action
diplomatic
relating to managing international relations through negotiation and agreement rather than conflict
disarmament
the reduction or removal of weapons and military forces, often as part of a peace agreement
encirclement
a military manoeuvre in which enemy forces are surrounded on all sides, cutting off escape
espionage
the practice of secretly gathering information about an enemy, especially by using spies
fortification
a wall, tower, or other strong structure built to defend a place from attack
geopolitical
relating to how geography, such as the location of mountains or rivers, influences political power
guerrilla warfare
fighting in which small irregular groups use surprise, speed, and local knowledge against a stronger conventional force
hegemony
leadership or dominance by one country or group over others, often without direct military occupation
imperialism
a policy of extending a country's power by conquering or controlling other territories and people
insurgency
an organised armed rebellion against a ruling authority or occupying force
intelligence
information gathered about an enemy's plans, movements, and capabilities through secret means
jurisdiction
the official power or right of a state or authority to govern a particular territory or people
mercenary
a soldier who is paid to fight for a foreign country or group, with no political loyalty
militarisation
the process of making a state or region increasingly focused on military power and readiness
mobilisation
the process of organising and preparing military forces and national resources for war
occupation
the control of a territory by a foreign military force
pacification
the process of suppressing resistance in a region and restoring order under the authority of a ruling force
propaganda
information, often biased or misleading, spread to promote a particular political cause or leader
proxy war
a conflict in which two major powers support opposing sides without directly fighting each other
reconnaissance
a survey or inspection of a place or enemy position to gather military information
reparations
payments or compensation that a defeated country is required to make to the winning side after a war
sovereignty
the full and independent authority of a state to govern itself without interference from outside powers
subjugation
the act of bringing a people or territory under complete control and domination by force
tribunal
a court or other formal body with authority to judge and rule on specific matters, including war crimes