Three dates are central to understanding today s Afghan quagmire 1989, 2001, and 2003.

Central to understanding this puzzle are two distinctive features of the emerging market productivity shock it was resource intensive and mercantilist in origin and consequence.

But for diplomats and historians, understanding the concept of ripeness is central to their jobs it refers to how ready a negotiation or conflict is to be resolved.

The Russian Federation continued to participate in regional projects aimed at improved enforcement results and cooperation in Central Asia, among signatories of the memorandum of understanding, and at international levels.

Today, given China s decisive influence on the global economy, and its increasing ability to project military power, understanding the sources of Chinese conduct has become a central issue in international relations.

From Central Bank to Central Planning?

Recognizes that respect for human rights and the promotion of understanding and tolerance by Governments as well as between and among minorities are central to the promotion and protection of the rights of persons belonging to minorities

In addition, the Commission advanced understanding on the strategic links between sustainable human settlements and sources of energy, the central theme of the Commission at its fourteenth and fifteenth sessions.

I just want to tell them that I appreciate enormously their understanding, if they still have understanding.

2. Recognizes that respect for human rights and the promotion of understanding and tolerance by Governments as well as between and among minorities are central to the promotion and protection of the rights of persons belonging to minorities

2. Recognizes that respect for human rights and the promotion of understanding and tolerance by Governments as well as between and among minorities are central to the promotion and protection of the rights of persons belonging to minorities

2. Recognizes that respect for human rights and the promotion of understanding and tolerance by Governments as well as between and among minorities are central to the promotion and protection of the rights of persons belonging to minorities

For instance, effectively responding to climate change requires understanding highly complex cause and effect relationships and feedbacks and controlling emissions from a wide array of sources and sectors that are of central importance to social and economic development.

According to research published in 2003 by the economists Christina Romer and David Romer, the quality of monetary policy depends critically on whether central bankers have a clear and nuanced understanding of policy making and inflation.

The creation and functioning of the Regional Centre will promote comprehensive understanding and resolution of questions related to the prevention of conflict situations, combating terrorism and illegal drug trafficking and promoting sustainable development in Central Asia.

A better understanding of the oceans through the application of marine science and technology and a more effective interface between scientific knowledge and decision making are central to the sustainable use and management of the oceans.

I will leave it to Shakespeare scholars to decipher what he had in mind. But for diplomats and historians, understanding the concept of ripeness is central to their jobs it refers to how ready a negotiation or conflict is to be resolved.

In paragraph 122 of the report, UNOPS agreed with the Board's reiterated recommendation that it expedite, in consultation with UNDP, the finalization of the memorandum of understanding to regulate the functions of central services provided by UNDP.

Yet, despite 25 years of intense investment in structural biology, we remain unable to move from understanding molecules to an understanding of whole systems.

Thanks for understanding.

Understanding Japan s Disasters

Memorandum of understanding

Efforts should be made to develop better understanding on the issues of security and environment and to link such an understanding to broader discussions on security.

In addition to a recent memorandum of understanding signed with the Great Lakes Initiative on AIDS (GLIA), UNHCR worked on developing similar initiatives in West Africa and in Central Africa with the aim of improving continuity of services for mobile populations.

The key to understanding Asian approaches is their pragmatism.

a guide and an admonition to men of understanding .

A Guide and a Message to men of Understanding .

a guide and an admonition to men of understanding .

A Guide and a Message to men of Understanding .

Any other understanding would be unacceptable to her delegation.

The other is to promote mutual understanding and trust.

Understanding my own self, understanding my own pain, my own isolation, was my greatest teacher.

Ben Bernanke, the nominee to replace Alan Greenspan this month as Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Board, is a highly capable economist who has devoted his professional life to understanding the historical role of central banks and the problems that they have faced.

A Crisis of Understanding

Building understanding and capacity

Its toll surpasses understanding.

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

to know wisdom and instruction to discern the words of understanding

To know wisdom and instruction to perceive the words of understanding

Mutual understanding is the only way to moderate the consequences.

A guidance and a reminder to the men of understanding .

A guidance and a reminder to the men of understanding .

In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, the President, with the consent of the Council, extended an invitation under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure to Jean Marc de La Sablière, head of the Security Council mission to Central Africa.

Brethren, be not children in understanding howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.

Understanding the Arab Military Mind