He noted that thereafter, attempts to discuss a wage review had always resulted in unresolved disputes, threats of strikes and general instability in the work environment. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
General instability highlights the urgency for dialogue — and the difficulties. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
The reason for the uptake in spending for alternative fuels at that time was due to oil embargos (and general instability of supply) from OPEC nations, not due to any concern over climate change. (skepticalscience.com)