Territorial disputes have exacerbated these tensions significantly.

He believes there could be an escalation of the crisis

Several factors are responsible for the cost escalation.

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In Afghanistan, he opted for a substantial military surge, but the notion of victory that would allow for a withdrawal of troops remains as foggy and uncertain as it was in the case of Iraq.

I don't want to stir up any more trouble.

France has stepped up its monitoring of China s African activities.

The impending global slowdown has intensified protectionist pressures.

We ask you to kindly do what is necessary to ensure that the situation does not deteriorate. quot

Everywhere, incumbent regimes have mounted resistance.

Territorial disputes, in particular, can lead to a military escalation.

The Azerbaijani Republic is fully responsible for the escalation of the military operations.

Moreover, the risk of an escalated war and a proliferation of the conflict would increase.

Ukraine believes that the lifting of the embargo would result in a heavy build up of armaments and in stepping up the war it could, in a short time, provoke the involvement of neighbouring countries.

But globalization also increases competition and exposes weaknesses.

I do not think that anybody has an interest in heightening the situation in Kosovo.

Efforts to stem the consumption of illicit drugs must be stepped up.

In morning hours the shelling of civilian targets escalated on the entire territory.

Yes, Ahmadinejad will probably find a way to re escalate the conflict.

Events have shown that this policy leads to an escalation of violence.

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

On the contrary, however, its policies had resulted in an escalation of violence and a further decline in the living conditions of the Palestinians.

The operation did not take place, thus averting a further escalation of the situation.

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In the Philippines and Yemen, projects helped the Governments step up their mining investment promotion efforts.

(e) The dangers of escalation of the conflict if the parties turn their backs on the search for negotiated solutions.

Any solution that would not be satisfactory to one of them could only further escalate the conflict.

They also noted that there is a disturbing escalation in armed conflict around the world.

The answer is not for China to step up its public relations effort.

Neither side is interested in escalation or a breakdown.

Early, late, frequent and multiple pregnancies intensify the risks of infant and child mortality.

We know that the negotiating process has often been marred by an upsurge in political violence.

(b) To assist in avoiding any escalation of hostilities, with special attention to the city of Sukhumi

Big, big. Big as a house.

Muddling through as before would only escalate and prolong the crisis.

The single most important investment, according to the panel, would step up the fight against malnutrition.

Stepping up border incidents in the context of such a policy may be a dangerous spark with grave consequences.

Huge boom. Huge boom. Huge bust. Huge bust.

Huge boom. Huge boom. Huge bust.

The European Union is concerned that intensified conflict could make it more difficult to deliver effective assistance and sustain development programmes.

Noting with alarm the escalation in armed hostilities and, in particular, the seizure of the district of Agdam in the Azerbaijani Republic,

My Government is fully aware of the adverse consequences of an escalation of hostilities in the region.

Delays caused by understaffing the development and implementation teams also contributed to the cost escalation.

Collective efforts should be made in order to prevent the escalation of armed conflicts and to achieve their just and lasting resolution.

Despite a recent escalation in the number and gravity of their attacks, the future of the Taliban is uncertain.