In this mix, violence escalated.

These strains express themselves on policy issues.

Rising tensions within the EU have been the inevitable result.

The specter of rising racial tensions is worrying enough.

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Furthermore, deployment of chemical weapons invites escalation.

Neither side is interested in escalation or a breakdown.

As the violence escalates, the efficiency of the Minusca operation is being more and more questioned.

The result, invariably, will be heightened Sino US tension.

As social tensions increase, political turmoil will follow.

A consumer led rebalancing addresses many of the tensions noted above.

Emphasizing the necessity of easing international tension and strengthening trust and confidence between States,

Raising this issue right now is pointless and dangerous it would only lead to an escalation of the conflict.

On the European side, engineering a new spirit of détente will be tough.

At the same time, it recognizes the need to address these geopolitical tensions.

So the Maldives SAARC meeting offered an opportunity for further easing of tensions.

With American influence at low ebb, the world is in danger of sliding into a vicious cycle of escalating violence.

To fail would risk igniting a severe political backlash, including a spontaneous escalation of anti regime activities.

A number of governments have taken the decision to expel Syrian ambassadors in protest at the escalation of violence.

All of this depends, as well, on continuing reduction of global tensions.

Already last year, rising inter Korean tensions led to a temporary shutdown of the complex.

Trump thanked the North Korean leader for his bravery and for the steps he has taken to de escalate tensions.

Europe s leaders claim that they want to avoid giving Russia reason to escalate its war on Ukraine.

France is set to send an additional 1,000 troops to the Central African Republic to prevent an escalation of the conflict in the region.

Padula's statements appeared to show the authorities' complete unwillingness to negotiate with the occupy movement, leading to a rapid escalation of protests.

China and Japan seem to be taking steps toward better relations, after a period of high tensions.

More threats will only push the international community further along the spiral of escalation and, possibly, into military action.

Certainly, according to Sharon s thinking, there is no future for 9,000 Jewish settlers living among 1.2 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Hence, in the absence of negotiations, a unilateral withdrawal is the only meaningful step towards de escalation and stabilization.

Hence, in the absence of negotiations, a unilateral withdrawal is the only meaningful step towards de escalation and stabilization.

Chinese intellectuals have always been cognizant of this tension between individual creativity and collective will.

Nor is it clear whether Maliki will finally end the de Baathification process another major source of tension.

Given rising tensions in Asia, the question is how long this can last.

Despite its close links to the invasion, Saddam s trial is expected somehow to represent an independent Iraqi judgment, thereby constituting local accountability without exacerbating tensions and destabilizing the country further.

Approaches to resolving the Ukrainian crisis and possible steps towards decreasing tensions on the Korean peninsula were also discussed.

The move comes in an atmosphere of uncertainty and tension caused by the Arab uprisings and Iran's growing influence.

The West should make clear to Serbia that it will react vigorously against any efforts to promote violence or partition Kosovo.

Promoting any policy or law that increases communal tension is unconstitutional.

This is the exact opposite of a genuine zero conflict policy that aims to minimize tensions and enhance stability.

Welcoming the end of the cold war, the ensuing easing of international tension and the strengthening of trust between States,

Recognizing the need for meaningful dialogue among States concerned in the regions of tension to avert conflict,

The British ambassador tried to dissuade the British professor from going to the Pamirs because of the tensions there.

This conception of deterrence failed in Lebanon in 2006, with Israel forced to accept a UN sponsored cease fire agreement, and it is no more likely to succeed in Gaza. Indeed, opinion polls conducted in Gaza show a spike in support for Hamas after every Israeli escalation.

Indeed, opinion polls conducted in Gaza show a spike in support for Hamas after every Israeli escalation.

Mondoweiss Two new resources Timeline of Israeli escalation in Gaza and Israel s history of breaking ceasefires

In regards to escalation of the protests, no one can know for sure due to the fast development of the political and security crisis.