Arab States of Uncertainty

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

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.

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

There are two major geopolitical uncertainties as well.

Here is the moment of strategic uncertainty.

In the face of such uncertainty, markets froze.

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

Statistical indicators are useful for measuring inequality.

This heightens uncertainty.

While proponents argue that investment treaties reduce uncertainty, the ambiguities and conflicting interpretations of these agreements provisions have increased 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 results of this survey are addressed in the following chapter.

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.

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

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

Another complexity is uncertainty over who will rule Russia.

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

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

Today, the global economy is facing many known unknowns, most of which stem from policy uncertainty.

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

The abolition of uncertainty abolishes the need for moral rules.

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.

Imposing controls also spawns uncertainty about a country s policies.

It reflects the extent to which members of a society attempt to cope with anxiety by minimizing uncertainty.

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

The announcements to date simply increase uncertainty without telling the public anything useful.

We faced some of the same uncertainties regarding the way forward that are experienced today in many of the remaining territories.

Recently, Taleb coined the term antifragile to describe a system that benefits from inherent uncertainty, volatility, and disorder.

But the pre announcement of possible write downs still led to a major wave of uncertainty about banks.

SEOUL Emerging economies are facing significant uncertainty and serious downside risks.

All of this serves to increase the political uncertainty that threatens the region s stability.

His delegation also supported the deletion of draft paragraph 1 (c), since it would create a situation of legal uncertainty.

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 Dear Leader s declining health will add even more uncertainty and may cause international instability across East Asia.

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.

So, once a month for the last year, I've been doing a column called The Principles of Uncertainty, which, you know, I don't know who Heisenberg is, but I know I can throw that around now. You know, it's the principles of uncertainty, so, you know.

Noting the uncertainty created by that provision, the Commission had subsequently agreed to create more certainty by inserting article 6, paragraph 3, in the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Signatures.

Uncertainty about whether the European Union will hold together could limit the use of the euro.