The United States, South Korea and Japan have been calling on China to become more aggressive in curbing provocative behavior by North Korea, which relies on the Chinese for aid and support.
According to a 1962 New Yorker profile of Murphy, Fitzgerald's bad behavior was more provocative and childish than glamorous and louche.
Mr. Obama expressed frustration that China, as the main patron of the North Korean government, had not done more to curb the North's provocative behavior.
"If there is a succession, even if it's a peaceful succession," she said, "that creates more uncertainty, and it may also encourage behaviors that are even more provocative, as a way to consolidate power within the society".
Amano's first report to the I.A.E.A. board, in February, "was much more unsparing in its evaluation of Iran's provocative behavior," the official said.
"Some, more disturbed, under constant stress, decompensated or engaged in provocative behavior, putting themselves and others at risk," Dr. Martin wrote in an autobiographical essay.
Rape myths that are commonly accepted include, the woman deserved to be raped; she asked for it through her provocative behavior or dress; there was not much physical damage so it was not rape; stranger rape is more prevalent than acquaintance rape; and, a woman cannot be raped by her husband [ 32- 35].
Museum retrospectives proved more provocative.
What was more provocative?
More provocative, I guess.
