Sentences with phrase «political tension»

However, U.S. - bound capital flows dropped to $ 3.9 billion in the year prior to the second quarter of 2017, compared to $ 10.3 billion over the same period the year before, according to the CBRE report, which also attributes the drop in investment in part to the political tension surrounding the policies instituted by President Donald Trump to restrict migration from certain Middle Eastern countries.

«At times of political tension, agencies in the executive branch have pressure placed on them to find something inappropriate with foreign products,» he told TechNewsWorld.

Though the geo - political tension with North Korea may be lessening, Trump's decision of appointing John Bolton as new national security adviser has created conjecture of a probable risk in the oil market, as it draws a tough line against Iran.

The federal government will likely be hesitant to interfere with a decision of Quebec's National Assembly, in order to avoid political tension, but to avoid setting a precedent for other provinces; the federal government would have little choice but to challenge the law in court.

The individuals in question could have had an unwell family member, they might have an alcohol or drugs problem, or they might have been stressed and concerned with the political tension between Russia and the West.

The political tension between those that want larger government and those that want smaller is seen to this day, and will likely be seen so long as the republic exists.

But where did this southern African nation's complex socio - political tension emerge from?

The EU agreed to exclude international flights entering its airspace, in the hope that it would ease political tension and facilitate an agreement on a global market mechanism in 2016.

With hints of Socialist Realist parody underscoring its political tension, the present work is a glowing evocation of feminine power.

Margaret Fitzgerald's large - scale, process - driven compositions are rooted in Abstract Expressionism yet capture the socio - political tension of our time.

Taking Palestine as its starting point and spanning examples from Cairo, Istanbul, Tehran, Paris and the U.A.E., The Spacemakers offered a global measure of the immediate challenges of producing habitats in epicenters of social, economical or political tension.

Producing work over a period of extreme political tension, social anxiety and rising global capitalism, Kienholz created a body of work that, in the words of Guy Brett, reviewing his 1971 exhibition at London's ICA, were «a protest against a dehumanized, fear - ridden society».

Imbued with political tension and conditions of living, St. John's paintings take on portraiture from a «street up» point of view.

But where Mr. Richter might have contributed to the sense of political tension and terrorism with his Baader - Meinhof paintings, and Mr. Polke with his cacophonous, deliberately overloaded referential paintings, they are shown instead here in a serene mode, Mr. Richter with his enigmatically lush smudge paintings and Mr. Polke by a series of arcane, nearmonochrome sensual pictures using violet pigments on irregular stretches of fabric, as in «Neo Byzantium» (2005)-LSB-...]

Pereg's subject matter is often full of political tension, but in Sabbath 2008, she has created a film that is objective in offering a documentary view of an important aspect of Jewish culture.

The latest exhibition from Beirut - born, sometime Turner Prize - nominee Mona Hatoum — best known for sending a camera through her inner tubes and projecting the results — explores themes of displacement and geographical and political tension.

I know this because since I signed up to review it a fortnight ago, invites and reminders concerning this exhibition «exploring themes of displacement and geographical and political tension» have been hitting my mailbox with hectoring insistence.

Therefore, MoMA's group exhibition comes as a timely reaction this severe socio - political tension as well as a vivid proof that art remains an acute and inspiring mirror of the reality.

Earth tones are repeatedly put to good use as a contrast to strong black and white elements set upon a lighter background in paintings that reflect not only the light in Israel but the political tension that wrestles with the formal, psychological, and aesthetic issues proposed by the paintings.

At a time of social and political tension, how should art and artists respond to the challenges of the moment?

At the very least some political tension and the tangible feeling of two opposing halves of a city could do the story wonders.

Secondly, we know the game world is rife with political tension and public upheaval.

Take away the political tension, and Mexico is one of the most charming and beautiful places you could ever hope to visit.

Sometimes when I post off - topic, especially on any issue that might have political tension associated with it, there's usually at least one person who comments that I should stick to posts about writing and publishing.

Selena's award - winning Powerplay series was called «a superb mix of sexual and political tension» by Publisher's Weekly, and her debut indie romance, Hidden, won the Reader's Crown award for best contemporary romance.

But deputy superintendent Keith Oswald canceled the meeting through an email to organizers that said, «the political tension around this topic is palpable» and that «we can not risk losing hard earned trust and credibility with our parents by hosting what many are perceiving to be a partisan event.»

Amid the family drama and political tension, Romola Garai shines as young nurse Millie Appleyard, assigned to take care of Winston, but none of what happens is actually gripping or endearing — perhaps because the romance that emerges between Millie and her patient is completely invented.

Add cameos by fellow directors Chabrol and Godard and you've got a perfect example of the French New Wave.A superb atmosphere of alienation and sexual / political tension provides much beret - scratching potential for film students, though others may feel its convoluted murder mystery don't amount to a hill of beans.Cockles And Muscles by Liese Spencer, Seducing Dr Lewis by Fiona Morrow and Paris Nous AppartientLarushka Ivan - Zadeh

«We think it's a nice case study for this kind of political tension stemming from climate change,» study author William Colgan, a glaciologist at York University in Toronto, said.

«High food prices... [are] a potential source of protests, riots and political tension,» Nomura warns.

But Africa has a higher level of hydro - political tension, the researchers say, with more exacerbating factors.

North Korea is a case in point where science diplomacy may act as a pivotal tool for alleviating political tension and facilitating exchanges.

There has been recent political tension in Togo as the Coalition of Opposition Parties is demanding the resignation of President Gnassingbe in a bid to bring that the Gnassingbe dynasty to an end.

The Governor's internal Political tension is now caused by a harsh reality of his own making, «If he doesn't pull away from the «Coalition» concept he suffers all the big political career hits.

The prevailing confusion and political tension in Anambra Central Senatorial District could also be avoided if INEC clears the air by adopting the «common sense doctrine» established by the Supreme Court in LABOUR PARTY v. INEC (2009) 1 — 2 SC (pt.

It would have also saved the electorate from the palpable confusion and political tension in Anambra State regarding who will be the eligible candidates in the court - ordered fresh election.

It is this court - ordered fresh election, about the illegality of fielding a candidate in the first place, that is generating palpable confusion and political tension in Anambra Central Senatorial District regarding who will be the eligible candidates for the said fresh election.

In the same vein, the prevailing confusion and political tension in Anambra Central Senatorial District could have been avoided given that it is a simple majority election that does not require spread.

According to him, the development will occur between 2017 and 2018, creating insecurity and heighten political tension in the country.

Barely three days after the campaign office of President Muhammadu Buhari was opened in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, the state government has marked the building housing the office for demolition, triggering political tension in the state.

He was appointed the military governor at the most difficult time in Nigeria, when the political tension was high.

«The appeal by the Nigerian leader came in the wake of reported «military takeover» as a result of rising political tension in the southern African country sequel to President Robert Mugabe's recent removal of former Vice-President, Emmerson Mnangagwa.

As the political tension in Gambia gets intensed, President Muhammadu Buhari and other African leaders will be meeting in Ghana on Saturday to find a lasting solution to the country's crisis.

Thus, at this moment Catalonia would be part of EU despite the political tension and despite the acts of sovereignty of Catalonia and despite the police and legal repression of the Spanish state over the Catalans.

But there has been political tension between the governor and Mr. Klein, who may face a primary challenge from Oliver Koppell, a former assemblyman and City Council member from the Bronx, who served as state attorney general for a year during the administration of Mr. Cuomo's father.

Europe is another issue where this is an important feature of a real political tension.

The lack of a supervising agent, coupled with the inability to fulfil necessary preconditions regarding successful regional cooperation: whether these being Khosla's (2007)(a rejection of war, a mutual dispute system, a shared culture and common threats) Ayoob's (1985)(ideological and political affinity) and Bandara and Yu's (2003)(geographical advantages, trade complementarity, lack of political tension, and differentiated economic structures) means that member states are acclimatized to defect, making the regional entity captive to on - going disputes.

In the wake of yesterday's statement the biggest source of political tension comes from the decision to punish in - work welfare claimants.

LONDON: Arsenal romped towards the Europa League semi-finals with a 4 - 1 thrashing of CSKA Moscow on Thursday in a match devoid of any of the political tension that threatened to overshadow the tie due to frosty relations between London and the Russian capital.

That's certainly the attitude on Body Count's forthcoming LP, Bloodlust, a thrash - metal take on a nation torn apart by political tension, inequality, corruption, and violence.