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In April, he queried the definition of "aggression" in relation to Japan's colonial wars in Asia in effect undermining the basis of Tokyo's relations with its former victims.

"Russia's policy is aimed at undermining the basis of the global security system and revising the outcome of World War Two," Interfax quoted Yatseniuk as telling reporters.

That absolutely undermines the basis of our democracy.

He concluded that Royal Mail's position "fundamentally undermines the basis of the planning system".

Justice ministry officials say lifting the ban on sending in books would undermine the basis of the new regime.

"This is an unprecedented decision that undermines the basis of the Jewish Agency as a body built on discrimination," he said.

She was convinced that the BBC "had become a sounding board for those whose ideas undermine the basis of our Christian faith and our democratic way of life".

So while the ruling undermines the basis of China's legal position, it will be very difficult to stop China from continuing illegal actions.

"If they are allowed to continue, and reinforce each other, they have the power to undermine the basis of civilised societies".

It explicitly recognizes that making work more flexible using the internet undermines the basis of social insurance in many countries, and recommends delinking social insurance from employment.

We fear that if we continue to be part of the world's police force we may undermine the basis of our modern liberal democracy.