Meanings

armed group

readiness to cooperate

situation (turn of events) being favorable (advantageous)

the situation reverses itself

situation (turn of events) being unfavorable (disadvantageous)

attack as a form of defense

sense of the trend of the times

the respective (relative) strength of political parties

power relations

expansion of one's sphere of influence

political stance

within the sphere of influence (of)

propaganda campaign (offensive)

confrontational attitude (stance, posture)

conformism

forces of opposition

to bluff

Tet Offensive (North Vietnamese offensive launched in January 1968)

balance of power

postural reflex