international crisis
A sequence of interactions between the governments of two or more sovereign states in…A sequence of interactions between the governments of two or more sovereign states in severe conflict, short of actual war, but involving the perception of a dangerously high probability of war.
» Tom's inability to control his temper will likely instigate one international crisis after another.
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1 sensesA sequence of interactions between the governments of two or more sovereign states in severe conflict, short of actual war, but involving the perception of a dangerously high probability of war.
Examples
3 sentencesTom's inability to control his temper will likely instigate one international crisis after another.
The international economic crisis has hit Algeria with full force.
The UN has played a major role in defusing international crises and preventing conflicts.
Forms
plural: international crises| Singular | international crisis |
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See also
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