«If the cable is true, more than just doing business with an indicted war criminal, Lloyd's could be in some sense contributing to instability and mistrust in Sudan at the most fragile moment in its history,» warned Palmer. (globalwitness.org)
Where others see Summers as combative, likely to cause clashes at fragile moments, Obama sees an urge to consider every option in the face of a crisis, according to longtime advisers. (washingtonpost.com)
But they came at a particularly fragile moment for the local GOP, and all but broke its hold on power in November. (observer.com)