Independent Russian military expert Alexander Golts says the situation suggests that security in the North Caucasus cannot be tightened further.

VOA: special.2010.04.03

But he called the raid tragic. He also expressed hope that the situation might be a chance to seek progress in the Middle East peace process.

VOA: special.2010.06.05

It would not be long before the situation in Kansas became violent.

VOA: special.2009.04.30

That appears to be the situation in Iran as well, says Anthony Cordesman at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

VOA: standard.2010.06.11

"There didn't seem to be any sense that the country is in a fragile situation that institutions aren't working."

VOA: standard.2010.04.12

He did not wait to be asked by reporters in the room about the Afghan situation.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02

They seem in general agreement that the situation is serious and something must be done.

VOA: standard.2009.04.01

Admiral Mullen said the longer it takes the international community to address the security situation in Afghanistan, the longer foreign troops will have to be there.

VOA: standard.2009.03.31

"The situation in Bosnia is going to be stable, it is now stable.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

And like millions of people across Spain, she will be back again in the morning looking for a new job and wondering how the situation can improve.

VOA: standard.2010.06.24

On a related issue, spokesman Rupert Colville says the situation of one-quarter of a million displaced Tamils living in internment camps continues to be of great concern.

VOA: standard.2009.10.25

"Unless money comes in from somewhere, the situation will be bad."

VOA: standard.2010.03.04

"I think that there would be a claim against the British government for their part in the situation, but also possibly a claim against the American forces within Diego Garcia,"

VOA: standard.2009.07.28

"Had it not been for the steps that we took with respect to GM and Chrysler, the situation in Michigan, I think it is fair to say, would be far worse."

VOA: standard.2009.07.14