TechnologyAugust 13, 2026
toppling
TOP-ul-ing
Definition
The act of causing a government or regime to lose power or collapse.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'topplen,' meaning to tumble or fall over, which is likely a frequentative form of 'top,' referring to the summit of something. It evolved to describe the literal or figurative act of causing something high or established to fall down.
In the news
In this article, the term describes the strategic objective of removing Iran's leadership through military intervention. It highlights the shift in modern warfare from conventional combat to regime change as a primary goal.
Why Civilian Infrastructure? The Strategic Logic of the U.S. Targeting in the Iran War
Read the full article ↗Modern Diplomacy