Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 31 Shiite militias 31 direction 29 tacit approval 26 unilateral 25 hardliners 25 unilaterally 25 clandestine 25 rogue elements 25 Artistic Director 25 eastwards 24 southward 24 covert 24 smoothly 24 eastward 24 northwards 24 de jure 24 tacit 23 westwards 23 counterbalance 23 covertly 23 juncture 23 acquiescence 22 heading 22 southwards 22 blessing 22 westward 22 pretext 22 northward 22 guiding 21 explicit authorization 21 fait accompli 21 regard 21 step 21 opposite directions 21 beneficially owns 21 indication 21 choreograph 21 signal 21 largely symbolic 21 antagonize 21 crossroad 20 reinvigoration 20 embolden 20 counter clockwise 20 opposite direction 20 tilting 20 directing 20 crossroads 19 concurrence 19 authority 19 signposts 19 signals 19 outcome 19 counterclockwise 19 consent 19 someplace else 19 bitterly opposed 19 critical juncture 19 behest 19 conclusive proof 19 clandestinely 19 towards 19 expressly forbidden 19 organizationally 19 directions 18 transpire 18 fine tuning 18 antagonizing 18 headed 18 inkling 18 helm 18 southbound lane 18 explicit permission 18 organizational structure 18 destiny 18 wholehearted 18 lane 18 jet stream 18 assent 18 reins 18 mandate 18 foregone conclusion 18 northbound lane 18 foreknowledge 18 waypoint 18 leadership 18 unanimity 18 shift 17 own volition 17 toward 17 inconceivable 17 reprisal 17 resent 17 shifting gears 17 horizon 17 rudderless 17 moving 17 eastbound lane 17 de facto 17 assurances 17 acquiesce