Political indecision in some quarters is making matters worse.

Nevertheless, the risks of passivity, indecision, and incoherence are even greater.

Is there any alternative to years of political gyrations and indecision?

To Italian lawmakers, mired in stalemate and indecision, the French executive s considerable influence over the parliament is appealing.

Nevertheless, the risks of passivity, indecision, and incoherence are even greater. The more the West waits, the more radicalized the rebels will become, weakening the standing and influence of moderate forces.

But, instead of celebrating an agreement that has helped stabilize East Asia for a half century, the treaty is now at serious risk, as much from indecision as from kneejerk anti Americanism.

India s many challenges require political arrangements that permit leaders to concentrate on governance and take decisive action, whereas its parliamentary system increasingly promotes drift, indecision, and a narrow focus on survival in power.

His energy combined with the negotiating talents of German Chancellor Angela Merkel overcame antagonism toward the new reform treaty that EU leaders just ratified in Lisbon, putting the European Union back on its feet after two years of crippling indecision.

He also turned a page After months of being pilloried by every pundit with a soapbox for indecision and weakness, and for presiding over policy paralysis while corrupt colleagues allegedly made off with the country s silver, Singh has boldly seized the initiative.