But by announcing Egypt's nuclear-power drive at a party conference, during a period of high regional tension over Iran's nuclear ambitions, the younger Mubarak was clearly staking out a more assertive role, both for himself and for Egypt.Egypt's decision to pursue nuclear energy is not in itself controversial.
International relations highlighted Angola's desire for an assertive role in continental affairs.
As a whole, the court has been fiercely criticized and widely admired for its assertive role in social issues, especially public school financing and housing.
WASHINGTON — After maintaining a low profile in protests led largely by secular young Egyptians, the Muslim Brotherhood, the country's largest opposition force, appeared to be taking a more assertive role on Thursday, issuing a statement asking for President Hosni Mubarak to step aside for a transitional government.
The idea for a more assertive role appears to be gaining influence.
The Social Liberal Forum, the leading left activist group, also called for a more assertive role: "We need to make it clear that we do not agree with many Conservative policies, and are arguing against them in government, by offering fairer alternatives.
Instead, the tentative agreement buttresses calls by the United States for the I.M.F. to play a more assertive role in evaluating whether the G-20 countries are fulfilling their commitments.
It is time for the federal government to take an assertive role in enforcing environmental regulations and clean up West Virginia both politically and environmentally.
Mr Modi, who rose from humble beginnings as a tea-seller, has tried hard to propel India into a more assertive role on the international stage, visiting almost 30 countries and calling for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for his nation of 1.2 billion people.
