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While the present administration is expected to continue, with a smooth hand-over at the top, the future will certainly provide vital tests of Mr Cowen's ability to bring together disparate elements.

There are two vital tests of China's intentions.

That will be a vital test of his own seriousness as well as Israel's good faith.

Green campaigners view the £1bn proposal as a vital test of the Government's commitment to the environment.

Moreover, it will be a vital test of Mr. Corzine's influence within the state to head off a primary and unite the party behind his chosen successor.

Europe is a vital test of credibility for the Conservative party because the issue wrecked the last Tory government and influence in Europe is going to be critical.

It would also be a vital test of whether the leader of what has always been a personal party built around Berlusconi the man - his success, his power and his bravado - still called the shots.

Whether the new government can persuade the Royal Nepalese Army to reciprocate the rebels' cease-fire will be a vital test of credibility for the leaders and perhaps the difference between war and peace.

Pakistan's efforts to restore normalcy — a vital test of the government's resolve to stand up to the Taliban — waver between fear and hope, leaving an enduring victory over the militants a distant goal.

"I don't think Gingrich will win anything here," said Professor Cabot, adding that Gingrich's attacks only seemed to have proved a vital test of Romney's ability to withstand assault.

For President Obama, the combination of negotiations, new sanctions aimed at Iran's oil revenues and increased military pressure is the latest — and perhaps the most vital — test of what the White House calls a "two track" policy against Iran.