The phrase "an assertive stance" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone's confident or forceful position on a particular issue or topic.
Example: "In the debate, she took an assertive stance on climate change, emphasizing the urgency of the situation."
Alternatives: "a confident position" or "a forceful viewpoint."
Tension over the South China Sea, where several nations have overlapping claims, has risen in recent years as China has taken an assertive stance.
His care manger explains the options, relays information in understandable terms and, if necessary, takes an assertive stance with medical professionals and other caregivers, digging into issues or concerns rather than taking things at face value.
Many longtime democracy advocates here are worried about the prospects for change, predicting an increasingly assertive stance by the police and pro-government counterdemonstrators. "It's going to get worse," said Martin Lee, a founder of the Democratic Party.
It also comes as China takes an increasingly assertive stance on its territorial claims across Asia.
China has taken an increasingly assertive stance on its claims in the South China Sea in recent years, causing ties with regional neighbours to deteriorate.
These disputes have existed for years but in recent months China has been taking a more assertive stance - prompting a robust response from some nations.
There will be a "more assertive stance" on the FTAA under a Lula presidency, but no radical change, says Rubens Barbosa, Brazil's ambassador to the United States.So far, the Bush administration has taken a harsh line in the talks, and especially with BrazilWhile Lula's victory makes the negotiations slightly tougher, it is far from the only problem.
But a more assertive stance would not necessarily have delivered a better result.
"My sense is that there has been a more assertive stance on the part of Rwanda, Uganda and Ethiopia, a greater willingness and ability to set a direction and draw the donors along with them," said Woodward.
The country has also taken a more assertive stance in the region as it senses a decline in American influence there.
In addition to this direct economic bullying, China has also sought to make an example out of the Philippines and Japan, making clear that any country considering a more assertive stance in these disputes can expect similar costs.
