Sentence examples for roles of world from inspiring English sources

In a study conducted by William Swann and colleagues at the University of Texas, pairs of volunteers played the roles of world leaders who were trying to decide whether to initiate a nuclear strike.

The new superpowers were wrenched out of isolationism and thrust into roles of world leadership, they nurtured contrary universalist ideologies, and they mounted asymmetrical military threats (one based on conventional weapons, sheer numbers, and land power; the other on nuclear might, technological superiority, and air and sea power).

Yet, when it came to assuming the role of world leader, America pulled back.

And what of the EU, used to playing the role of world leader in climate action and policy?

He alludes to a sense of destiny that has pressed him into the role of world peacemaker.

America had lost the role of world price arbiter to OPEC, a cartel dominated by despotic regimes.

Quoting a comment made by a leading academic lawyer, he added: "It is, as has been said, 'the difference between the role of world policeman and world vigilante'".

And it would be most dangerous of all to allow the Americans to blunder into the Balkans in their self-appointed role of world policemen.

But in coveting and receiving the role of world host this summer, China was trying to have it both ways: recognition without scrutiny, glory without shame.

In the coming days the debate over the role of World Cup winning defender Oscar Ruggeri could well crop up once again.

For most new presidents, foreign policy is a learning experience, and it can take months, if not years, to feel comfortable in the role of world leader.