The World Bank projects hundreds of billions of dollars a year, in private and public money, will be needed for the climate change transition.

VOA: standard.2009.12.11

"We in President Obama's administration understand what it is like to go through a transition period.

VOA: standard.2009.10.20

Secretary Gates indicated the pace of the transition could roughly match President Karzai's stated desire for his forces to be operating on their own in five years.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

He said his country is taking steps toward holding "free and fair elections" next year, but he cautioned that other states should not interfere in Burma's transition to democracy.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

Eikenberry and McChrystal stressed the long-term nature of the U.S.commitment to the people of Afghanistan, long after the transition of combat operations from coalition to Afghan forces begins in 2011.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

"Without the release of Aung San Suu Kyi there will be no inclusive political process, and there will be no peaceful transition and no reconciliation and also no lasting peace and democracy in Burma,".

VOA: standard.2009.05.15