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"China's increasing assertiveness has had a negative impact on the maritime security environment in the Asia-Pacific," the institute said.

Experts say the donors' increasing assertiveness is partly a reflection of a new ethos in giving of all types.

But there is a context: an increasing assertiveness in global economic and diplomatic affairs by Chinese leaders.

The public doesn't seem to mind this increasing assertiveness: The Supreme Court regularly shows up in polls as the most respected branch of government.

The standoff comes at a time of increasing assertiveness by China in its claims to the South China Sea waters around the Philippines.

Although there were no measurable achievements, both sides agreed to another round of high-level military talks next month intended to ease tensions that have been heightened by China's increasing assertiveness in the South China Sea.

Russia's increased assertiveness internationally is attributed in part to his crude, combative, take-no-prisoners attitude.

"But China's increased assertiveness in the South China Sea has really sharpened the Vietnamese mind and prompted Vietnam to probably move faster with the US than it might have otherwise".

Dorothy Sue Cobble, a labor relations professor at Rutgers, said the maritime alliance's push to cut labor costs was an example of increased assertiveness among employers at a time when unemployment remains high and many unions are struggling.

Correction: January 5, 2003, Sunday An article on Nov. 3 about the increased assertiveness of teenage girls in romantic and sexual relationships misstated the year the singer Aaliyah had a hit with "Are You That Somebody?" which at one point likens a girl to a hawk and a boy to her prey.

The new appointments of a chief of general staff and commanders of the army, navy and air force reflected the Islamic-leaning civilian government's increased assertiveness in its struggle with the country's military establishment, which has orchestrated three coups since 1960 and forced another government from power in 1997.