ramifications
- broad/ major/ serious/ significant/ sweeping
- potential/ immediate
- far-reaching/ long-term
- worldwide/ global/ regional
- political/ geopolitical/ social/ financial/ legal
- have ramifications
- carry ramifications
- reflect ramifications
implications
- political/ safety/ security/ human rights/ fiscal implications
- broad/ wide/ major
- significant/ profound
- raise concerns about the implications
- determine the implications
- assess the implications
issue
- key/ serious/ central/ complex/ major/ substantive
- ongoing/ divisive/ controversial
- humanitarian/ security/ financial/ environmental/ social/ functional
- resolve the issue
- address the issue
- face the issue
- push the issue
- consider the issue
- tackle the issue
point
- a historical inflection point
- U-turn
- turnaround
- reach a turning point
- pressure/ crisis point
event
- high-profile news event
- receive the most coverage
- put the spotlight on
- raise concerns
- to have significant repercussions
- reflect the recurring tensions
- present an alternative to
- response to the conflict
descriptive and evaluative adjectives
- incessant
- massive
- plausible
- implausible
- profound
- vulnerable
- consistent
- enduring
- substantive
- immense
- inexorable
- perilous
- punitive
- assertive
- deplorable
- divergent
- pivotal
- crucial
- implicit
- marginal
- obtainable
- principal
- adverse
- ambiguous
- apparent
- drastic
- infamous
- insidious
- elusive
- disparate
- viable
- (in)tangible
- incompatible
- susceptible
- reminiscent
- ultimate
- conducive
- despondent
- compliant
- imminent
- feasible
- benevolent
- resilience
- robust
- reluctant
- overlapping
- distinctive
- underlying
- intrusive
- sufficient
- looming
- controversial
| Background: – Please, allow me to give you an insight into… – I first would like to give an insight into… – Let us first delve into the history/background of the crisis… – We must delve back into history to find the reason for… – take a closer look/ provide insights into Assessment: – In my opinion, this is… (+ evaluative language) – This event indicates… – The announcement marks a landmark moment – It indicates a drastic change in the relations/a setback (резкий откат) – We’d better take a wait-and-see position and see what tangible results it brings – It is of marginal importance – It would be premature (преждевременно) to make any assessments at this point – We should take this move/step with cautious optimism – It is a push through – reorientation of the country’s international posture and partnerships – a crucial element of projecting power and influence – Its is a U-turn (= a complete change)— кардинальные перемены, на 180 градусов – The move is another step in the ongoing bifurcation of the region into competing blocs – The visit highlights the country’s growing ties with – It reflects an accelerated trend – more symbolic than substantive – underscores the two countries’ efforts to diversify their diplomatic portfolios – That’s a reflection of a broader trend – That stands in stark contrast to – maximize the benefits of dealing with both sides – It is a vile atrocity – It is an unprecedented act of violence – caught unprepared to – do not elicit much optimism – seek to use geographical presence in the region as leverage to Implications: – Now let’s see what lies/is in store for smth. (что ждет) – Some of the consequences are already in place – This decision is a double-edged sword, it may bring both positive and negative results (сначала позитивные стороны), but there’s a flip side to it – We may expect that… – In all probability… will… –… may bring tangible (always positive) results in the short/long run – It will lead to further aggravation of… – It may be detrimental (вредно, негативно) to … – It might engender an atmosphere of mistrust – It may demolish the very basis of cooperation – It might lead to the severance (разрыв) diplomatic relations – It will be an alliance management problem – is likely to lead to increased violence and insecurity – is unlikely to solve the country’s economic problems – In the short term / In the long term – the impact of … could be destabilizing – plunge the country into even greater chaos – carry important diplomatic implications – could damage …….’s international standing – could complicate continued engagement – would exact a reputational cost for – the potential for volatile and unpredictable effects on international affairs – are likely to face retaliation from |