Arab States of Uncertainty

Clouds of uncertainty linger, however, and there is much unfinished business.

Without the addition of paragraphs (2) to (5), there would be substantial uncertainty as to how paragraph (1) would be applied.

As the concept of implicit derogation would be open to interpretation by courts, it would create considerable legal uncertainty.

The uncertainty values were then mapped into the appropriate uncertainty band, to yield a conservativeness factor.

But Afghanistan remains a source of significant uncertainty and high anxiety in an already unstable region.

Japan s growth revival comes at a time of increasing economic uncertainty in much of the developing world.

During a period characterized by heightened political uncertainty in the country, southern Lebanon enjoyed a relative calm.

Here is the moment of strategic uncertainty.

The uncertainty values have been grouped into five sets of uncertainty bands, with corresponding conservativeness factors, by assigning a given uncertainty values to a given band.

We've surrendered our power, trading off our discomfort with uncertainty for the illusion of certainty that they provide.

Yet considerable uncertainty remains about the magnitude of the impact of rising levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases on temperatures and climate. This uncertainty must be taken seriously when formulating strategies to combat climate change.

But the authorities remain cautious, given that China s economic outlook depends heavily on external conditions, which is the source of most current uncertainty.

There are two major geopolitical uncertainties as well.

The results of this survey are addressed in the following chapter.

On the contrary, the recent resignation from the premiership of Yukio Hatoyama created more uncertainty than his own government did.

In the face of such uncertainty, markets froze.

Uncertainty is a reality, and judgment is required.

Shifting geopolitical power also breeds uncertainty.

In monkeys, the level of dopaminergic activity is highly correlated with the level of uncertainty such that the activity increases with uncertainty.

Yet considerable uncertainty remains about the magnitude of the impact of rising levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases on temperatures and climate.

While proponents argue that investment treaties reduce uncertainty, the ambiguities and conflicting interpretations of these agreements provisions have increased uncertainty.

This heightens uncertainty.

Despite the large uncertainties associated with climate predictions a number of Parties provided information about how they dealt with the uncertainties inherent in climate change and emission scenarios.

The abolition of uncertainty abolishes the need for moral rules.

These factors largely explain the Taliban s violent revival, and the uncertainty of many Afghans about whom to support.

Such uncertainties may stem from the fact that, in certain cases, the data messages expressing offer and acceptance are generated by computers without immediate human intervention, thus raising doubts as to the expression of intent by the parties.

There are a few clear points amidst the large uncertainties and confusions.

As the statistical manipulation that attends uncertainty increases, confidence is eroded.

Today s new service economy is driven by the resulting uncertainty over identity.

In the case of uncertainty, expectation is what is considered the most likely to happen.

These bands relate to the underlying uncertainties, as follows

Greater Europe s three parts are, then, in a state of strategic uncertainty.

Another complexity is uncertainty over who will rule Russia.

This is not irrational behavior. It is reasonable behavior in the face of uncertainty.

And, over time, uncertainty concerning the latter question has risen to an uncomfortable level.

The result has been to expose Western economies to ever more experimental measures, with considerable uncertainty about the longer term impact of operating sophisticated market based systems on the basis of artificial constructs.

The global economy is now on a recovery path, albeit uneven, and financial conditions have improved substantially. Clouds of uncertainty linger, however, and there is much unfinished business.

Despite uncertainty about Putin s intentions, that prize is not out of reach.

And yet much of the current uncertainty is set to dissipate.

But uncertainties about value also expose deep problems in the political order.

For companies, renegotiations mean uncertainty and possible interruptions of production and revenue.

The everyday consequence for the middle class is a stagnant paycheck and growing job insecurity.

In the meantime, Chávez is striving to minimize the uncertainty.

Thus, the emergence of neoclassical economics in the nineteenth century was very much influenced by Newtonian and Cartesian physics, moving from qualitative analysis to quantifying human behavior by assuming rational behavior and excluding uncertainty.