Pakistan, Oct. 3 -- The first author is a Professor of English at Riphah International University, Lahore, and a lead guest editor at Springer Nature.

The second author is an Associate Professor of English at Government Graduate College for Women, Samanabad, Lahore.

For a critical reader, language functions almost like the DNA of a nation or an individual. It is the means by which countries reveal their underlying beliefs, priorities, tensions, and power relations. This article provides a blueprint for how certain countries use language to legitimise their actions, challenge competing narratives, and seek consent for their preferred understanding of the international order. Powerful countries use these discursive practices to normalise ...