Negative memory refers to forms of collective remembrance that emphasize past harms, injustices, or periods of suffering.

Japan's collective defense clause allows the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) to aid an ally under attack, should Japan deem its own security to be at risk, even if it does not directly experience aggression/intervention.

“Embedded journalism” refers to the practice of civilian journalists living and moving with military units during wars or armed conflicts, and providing direct reporting from combat zones.

Vocational Training Institutes are an alternative to high-school and university education, teaching manual labour skills such as operating drones, manufacturing rare-earth magnets, maintaining electric vehicles and industrial robots. 

Institutional investors hold a significant portion of government-issued bonds in the sovereign debt market. If they believe that a government is pursuing policies they deem inflationary, such as high spending or taking on debt, they may respond by selling government bonds. This increases yields on new bonds, making it more expensive for the government to borrow: an act also known as 'bond vigilantism.'

Opus Dei is a major Catholic organization that includes both priests and lay members (regular people who are not clergy). It is generally considered more conservative than many other Catholic institutions because it strongly advocates for traditional teachings, such as the use of Latin in Mass, and tends to uphold more conservative positions on social and moral issues. Compared to most other religious groups within the Church, Opus Dei has historically been granted an unusual degree of internal autonomy.

In 2022, Pope Francis proposed reforms for the leadership of Opus Dei. While Opus Dei's leader is currently a bishop elected internally, the proposed reforms would state that future leaders will no longer be bishops. Furthermore, under the proposed reforms, the organization would be placed under closer oversight from the Vatican's administrative offices and must provide regular reports to the Holy See.

For the purposes of this debate, "hungry mentality” refers to a mindset of relentless drive that comes from perceived scarcity, which is viewed as a foundational block for your personality. This includes pushing oneself to work harder, endure more, and succeed despite limited resources or tough circumstances.