Experienced racers know how to defuse such clashes before they explode.
Along the internal border between Iraq's Kurds and Arabs, for example, American soldiers continue to operate checkpoints jointly with troops from both sides, defusing potential clashes.
Meanwhile, U.S. Solicitor Gen. Donald Verrilli Jr., the administration's top lawyer, sought to play down the significance of Obama's order and defuse the constitutional clash.
Egypt's transitional government moved quickly to defuse tensions after Muslim-Christian clashes in Cairo left 12 dead and cast a cloud over hopes for peaceful post-revolutionary change.
The likelihood is that the Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes can be defused, for now at least.
Still, Kurdish officials, who have welcomed Christians to the region, rushed to defuse fears conjured by the clash.
The pact effectively defused growing turmoil after two weeks of Indian protests led to clashes in which at least four Indians died.
Last week, Russian officials said the clashes in Slovyansk had destroyed last month's Geneva Pact intended to defuse the crisis.
If China will not play, he can change his mind.If America and China could avoid an early clash over Taiwan, they just might find a way to defuse the missile defence issue.
In regard to the clash at the Branch Davidian compound that left 84 dead, Drew attempted to defuse history with humor, same as with recruits.
Diplomats were trying on Sunday to defuse the political crisis in Egypt, as supporters and opponents of Mr. Morsi continued to clash.
