The Powerlessness of the Powerful

(Mrs Banks) Oh, George, you're always so forceful.

Yes, I do!

One of the dangers of globalization is a tendency towards homogenization and the imposition of the cultural norms and standards of the strong, who have power and influence over those who are weak.

The Quartet is intensifying its monitoring of the situation.

I didn't realize you were so strong.

But the important thing is that the momentum is maintained and enhanced.

The Special Representative made a comprehensive assessment of the situation and said that he was cautiously optimistic.

Emphasizing the necessity of easing international tension and strengthening trust and confidence between States,

In 2004, the strong performance in the construction sector continued, with some industry analysts predicting that it will last for another five years.17

3. Underlines the need to maintain momentum towards completion of the verification regime

3. Underlines the need to maintain momentum towards completion of the verification regime

Underlines the need to maintain momentum towards completion of the verification regime

In recent years, there had been a significant trend towards trade liberalization.

But the counter forces also seem to be stronger.

Inflation had slowed and its national currency was stronger.

This can reinforce trends towards greater concentration.

The special session increased the momentum for the participation of children in national decision making.

Report of the Secretary General on strengthening reporting on crime trends

But, also, there's going to be tremendous movement from the open to the closed.

Stresses the need to maintain the momentum for reforming the global financial architecture.

The trend towards reductions and ultimate elimination can, and should, be consolidated.

I'm noticing that it's happening all over the country, and the good news is that it's growing.

One Observer delegation clarified the situation in Malaysia and highlighted the fact that its Government is responding appropriately to the situation within its abilities.

Their strength they're almost the strongest material, tensile strength material known.

3. Underlines the need to maintain momentum towards completion of all elements of the verification regime

Minister Pahad stressed the deterioration of the socio economic situation in the country.

It is a vision that can strengthen the United Nations system and give it new momentum.

It led to a significant increase in tensions, with the Forces nouvelles reinforcing their defensive positions.

This trend is going to be strengthened by the declining protection given to the railways.

This trend needs strengthening because the current tendency of aid delivery through direct budget support and basket funding underlines the need for a stronger governmental commitment to the pertinent sectors.

In conclusion, I would like to stress the importance of this momentum, which comes almost 15 years after the fundamental resolution adopted by the General Assembly on the strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian emergency assistance of the United Nations.

She highlighted some of the questions to which this emerging trend gave rise.

19. The outlook for 1998 is that Mozambique will continue the trend towards strengthening economic performance.

This trend should contribute to greater cohesion within the United Nations system.

The trend towards globalization and liberalization of factor movements would gain further momentum in the future and would be as inexorable as the globalization and liberalization of trade in goods and services.

Women in post conflict situations have reported rapes, sexual assaults and trafficking.

An increasing trend towards waged employment, particularly in services and commerce.

Strong momentum would be created if all Member States were to solidify their efforts to promote the common goal of nuclear disarmament.

The European Union was prepared to intensify its efforts to reverse that trend in view of the need to reinforce the quality and value of such assistance.

These comparative advantages are reinforced by other factors such as geographical proximity, cultural and linguistic affinities, natural endowments, and the ability to market advantages effectively.

In its research report, Citibank said that the vigorous growth of JD.com in operating profit margin and the gross margin of self operated business has embodied the advantage of JD.com's core business, which will exist for a long time to come.

To achieve this, it would require not only giving full play to the large and strong enterprises of the two countries and strengthening their cooperation on large strategic projects in the fields of energy, aerospace, aviation and cross border infrastructure, but also making good use of the flexible small and medium enterprises and encouraging

Then there are the countries including Venezuela, Argentina, and Russia that never moved in the reform direction in the first place. They were temporarily bailed out by strong world prices for their export commodities, but that ended last year.

Several other international forums have taken place building on the momentum of the International Year of Volunteers.