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But there are reports that the prosecutors needed time to study new forensic evidence that could undercut their case.

But some question whether the swift social reorganization risks fueling tensions that could undercut stability in the years ahead, or even lead to intractable internecine war.

If politicians ignore rating agencies' warnings, they risk a withering assault of additional downgrades that could undercut confidence in the government and inflict soaring interest rates.

Further empowering panellists broadly to interpret WTO rules would raise sovereignty issues that could undercut support for existing trade pacts as well as future negotiations.

But a growing number of analysts warn that it has also created the potential for a host of long-term problems that could undercut economic growth.

If Mr. Putin's intention is to support not just the Syrian government but also Mr. Assad, that could undercut Mr. Kerry's contention that the Syrian president needs to leave power as part of any political solution to the conflict.

And so quiet negotiations alongside the framework of the larger security deal seem set to allow the United States military to continue confining some dangerous detainees at the Iraqis' request, while letting others walk free, an imperfect compromise that could also undercut some of the recent gains in security in Iraq.

The danger for retailers is that if Wal-Mart significantly cuts prices before Christmas, its reach is such that it could undercut entire swaths of the retailing market by stealing market share or forcing involuntary price cuts by competitors.

People close to Mr. Karzai said he had resisted earlier efforts to expand another iteration of the program that was largely created by the Americans and organized by Special Forces units because he feared that it could undercut his government's power and foster the creation of militias.

HONOLULU — The chairman of the Republican National Committee on Wednesday denounced a proposed resolution that would require Republican candidates to adhere to a checklist of conservative positions in order to receive party support, warning that it could undercut his party as it seeks to rebuild and win back control of Congress.

By American legal standards, that meeting could undercut claims of neutrality.