Yes, civilization seems to be on the defensive.

Now, during the Cold War, that may have been a defensible position for the United States to take.

The ruling on the case, which had been brought by the Philippines in 2013, quickly put China on the defensive.

And, evolutionists, confronted with this response, tend to circle the wagons and insist that everyone is in agreement.

When a war of salvation and survival turned into a war of conquest, occupation, and annexation, the international community recoiled and Israel went on the defensive.

In a historical reversal, Japan has found itself on the defensive against the increasingly muscular foreign policy of its former colony and old rival.

By early 1982, the Iraqi occupation forces were on the defensive and were being forced to retreat from some of their forward lines.

In contrast, Obama expanded the war in Afghanistan which he considered to be a war of necessity and put the Taliban on the defensive.

They decided that the German army in the west would go over to the strategic defensive for most of 1917, while the Central powers would attack elsewhere.

NAIROBI The science of climate change has been on the defensive in recent weeks, owing to an error that dramatically overstated the rate at which the Himalayan glaciers could disappear.

But the Allies did not launch massive assaults and instead kept a defensive stance this was called the Phoney War in Britain or Drôle de guerre the funny sort of war in France.

So how can discussion of an issue as crucial as the establishment of an American anti missile defense system in Europe be ignored at the EU level, with no attempt being made to find a joint European position?

The hostage rescue mission has also forced Chávez, still recovering from his failed power grab referendum of last year (a moment when Chávez s own army high command allegedly refused his demand to fudge the result) onto the defensive.

It was reputed to be the most difficult military defence line in North Africa.

In contrast, Obama expanded the war in Afghanistan which he considered to be a war of necessity and put the Taliban on the defensive. But the US will begin to withdraw troops after 2014, without having defined a political solution in line with its interests.

Indeed, international acquiescence to the situation created by Israel s victory in 1967 proved to be extremely short lived. When a war of salvation and survival turned into a war of conquest, occupation, and annexation, the international community recoiled and Israel went on the defensive.

And the less convinced people are about their future, the more they tend to focus on their identity in a negative, defensive manner.

Last but not least, a work of advocacy will be undertaken for the implementation of judiciary and police reforms.

These countries attitude reflects that of the Arabs themselves.

The statement reflected the position of the United States, not that of the international community.

The attitude of the society needs to change including that of the women themselves.

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A sweeping defense review that Japan recently carried out reaffirms that it will continue to oppose its immediate neighbors possession of nuclear arms.

The position of developing countries is not conceptually different from that of developed countries.

True, their security from military attack is currently no longer at stake. But NATO is more than just a defense pact.

This is utterly backward.

Others have stood by passively.

There is car parking for 800 cars.

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The negotiating attitude and position of developing countries regarding the various areas of Doha negotiations should not be interpreted as simplistic defensive or offensive approaches.

The implementation of a national anti missile defence system could trigger an arms race and lead to the development of more advanced missile systems and an increase in nuclear weapons.

The United States wants to establish an anti missile defense system that is supposed to protect America and parts of Europe against missiles from the Middle East.

I don't know where the bus stop is.

Sami waited in the parking lot.

Give Sami a ride to the bus stop.

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Here, let me repeat once again my country's position on that issue a position that is well known to all members.

The position of our country regarding the conflict settlement is just and is based upon the universally recognized norms and principles of international law.

The landslide election of Shinzo Abe, who campaigned on a robust defense platform, may well lead to a serious Japanese push to invigorate the country s military capabilities.

The argument against the fence on the West Bank assumes that the settlers are there illegally and therefore are not entitled to the protection of a defensive barrier.

Layla was sitting at a bus stop.

Sami's car crashed into a bus shelter.