In political terms, there is also the possibility of the trade deficit with a particular country or set of countries creating protectionist pressures in Washington.
First, it was conducted among leaders from a limited set of countries and, consequently, the findings may differ in other country settings.
Not bad for a set of countries roundly criticized for so-called inflexible labor policies and squashing their entrepreneurial instincts.
The transit nations are now recognised as a distinct set of countries caught in the war on drugs.
But the new route is complex, covering a diverse set of countries, some of which dislike one another and few of which have first-class infrastructure.
We work in one set of countries where the governments have really constricted the ability of citizens to work collectively to improve their everyday lives.
But there is a new set of countries coming up … that are doing pretty well now – Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Tanzania and India".
Yet rarely, if ever, has any set of countries been so integrated economically with one country, China, while seeking defence guarantees from another, America.
It is based on the growing affinity between a set of countries all betting on market economies, foreign investment and trade with Asia to achieve development.
