As Japan grows increasingly nervous about China s rise, the case for increasing investment in the other Asian giant strengthens.

But, with China s military build up causing nervousness everywhere, many governments in the region are starting to work with outside powers.

It is interesting that both sides consider themselves to have made the greatest sacrifices and to be struggling against the military, and that they both accuse each other of colluding with the authorities and giving up on the revolution. This is particularly interesting as it follows a rise in tensions between the military and the Muslim Brotherhood as previously tensions had been only been seen between the military and the secular revolutionary forces.

Since the November 2004 crisis, the security situation in Côte d'Ivoire has remained very tense, with a marked increase in criminality nationwide, especially in Abidjan and the zone of confidence.

But, regardless of whether these comparisons occur in an economy that is growing or contracting, the anxiety that they engender clearly represents a potential risk of unrest and instability.

With this strategic understanding, there is good reason to expect that Hu s talks with Bush on Taiwan s recent termination of the National Unification Council will serve to reduce tensions.

Our deliberations at this current session must be different from those of the past, given current developments with regard to armaments and real fears that terrorist groups might acquire weapons of mass destruction. The Committee thus has an even greater responsibility this year.

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But, with China s military build up causing nervousness everywhere, and with North Korea a perpetual source of insecurity, many governments in the region are starting to work with outside powers.

Because stress is perceived, the following mechanisms do not necessarily deal with the actual situation that is causing an individual stress.

Here in Tbilisi, tension is understandably high.

The current hotspots of the world are replete with such examples.

There's a lot of tension among the siblings.

The mood amongst supporters of the revolution is tense.

Therein lies the universal tension between intellectual property and competition.

But none of the underlying tensions are resolved.

The intensity increases for each question.

The Governor's return has contributed to tensions within the local administration.

Of the several flashpoints in the region, including that between Georgia and Russia over South Ossetia and Abkhazia, the tension between Armenians and Azerbaijan over Nagorno Karabakh is among the most challenging.

Iran is also a key player in cooling the hot spots in the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Experience elsewhere has demonstrated that success in development efforts was partly due to their linking growth to income redistribution and increased social equality, thus helping to reduce social tensions and contributing to political system reform.

The situation is tense across the country and also online.

The timetable for the elections seems to be in jeopardy in the light of the current political tension.

In order to be able to cope with the challenges of living in difficult conditions and accomplishing diverse and complex tasks in high stress situations, often with no immediate support, officers selected as UNMOs need to be physically fit and psychologically sound.

The tension between democracy and finance is at the root of today s rising discontent in Europe.

Climate change we're trying to reduce the stress in our personal lives and in our communities and on the planet.

The Kremlin s handling of the affair is indicative of the tense state of US Russia relations.

However, it is clear that the conclusion of a political agreement will allow for a certain easing of tensions in the situation.

Similar to surface tension, adsorption is a consequence of surface energy.

Tensions between French Canada and English Canada increased for some time.

Political tension reached a new height with that resignation.

One last problem is contributing to the region s anxieties massive migration.

Tension between the president and the Supreme Leader is built into the Islamic Republic s core.

The immense response by central banks and finance ministries has eased the strain.

Foreign ministries around the world should be equally nervous.

Nowhere is this tension more visible today than in the struggle for the political soul of the Tea Party.

The Cold War saw periods of both heightened tension and relative calm.

Unemployment problems constitute an important factor underlying political tensions and ethnic violence.

Social tension would prevail, and our main population centres would fall prey to uncertainty.

Then they received a diagnosis of dystonia, a rare neurological disorder.

Therefore, we urge the parties to implement the measures necessary to prevent any further escalation of tensions.

However, tension between the interests of nations and the idea of the international community is inherent in the very nature of the State system.

These innovations have helped keep the US China economic relationship on an even keel, even in times of tension.