But with tensions rising between Washington and Moscow since the Russian invasion of Georgia, worries are rising too.

但是随着华盛顿和莫斯科的关系因为俄罗斯入侵格鲁吉亚而日趋紧张，担忧也在日益加深。

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Mr Ferguson's visit to Beijing and the ceremonial announcement of the PetroChina deal were timed to defuse rising tensions between the two countries, say people familiar with the deal.

据知情人士介绍，弗格森前往北京访问，以及中石油交易的公布仪式，在时机上都是为了缓解两国间日益上升的紧张形势。

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With currency tensions rising, some fear a repeat of the competitive devaluations of the Great Depression.

由于货币紧张局势升温，部分人士担心会重现大萧条时期各国货币竞相贬值的情景。

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But rising tensions with Iran and recent changes at Iranian nuclear sites have ratcheted up the level of U.S. alarm.

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With no heir apparent, tensions within his party are rising.

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And no part of it looks more Hobbesian than Asia, riven with unresolved Cold War tensions, rapid advances in military capabilities and growing competition among rising powers.

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