escalation
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What it does less well is grapple honestly with countries’ use of coercion, deterrence and escalation—the forces that now determine many economic outcomes.
Warfare is a never-ending escalation, with combatants and potential combatants reacting to one another to gain an edge that is never as sustainable as hoped.
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An escalation of that size could kick-start talks between Paramount and Warner, according to people familiar with the matter.
While supply risks still loom over the market, most analysts believe a U.S. attack on Iran causing major escalation and disruption of oil through the Strait of Hormuz is very unlikely.
Despite the potential for escalation, analysts said Takaichi's staying power could in fact ease tensions with China.
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