Political Issues

a thing that is offered in the hope of restoring peace or friendly relations

She extends an olive branch to her estranged friend, hoping to reconcile their differences.

to begin to aim for peace instead of war

They beat swords into plowshares, symbolizing their commitment to peace and disarmament.

a long argument between people

They are engaged in a war of words, hurling accusations and insults at each other.

the dividing line between opposing sides in a conflict or confrontation

The battle line in the debate was drawn over the issue of gun control.

used of a statement, remark, or piece of information that is not intended for public knowledge, or not to be attributed to the person making it

Off the record, I can tell you the real reason behind his resignation.

a country with a weak economy that heavily relies on the export of a limited product, such as bananas, and may be influenced by foreign powers or investments

Many people consider that country a banana republic due to its rampant corruption.

someone or something that is unsuccessful and in need of help

The struggling company was in danger of going bankrupt, but with the help of a new investor, it managed to avoid becoming a lame duck and turned its fortunes around.

a young member of a political party, organization, etc., who seeks to make changes in a previous establishment or system

The young activist is seen as a modern-day Young Turk, leading the movement for social justice.