But where it will lead, beyond a thicket of diplomatic and political complications, is impossible to predict.

From the very beginning they experienced problems with the ministry of culture which feared diplomatic complications with China because of the band's name and controversial political standpoint.

The use of Dubat irregulars for these intrusions enabled the Italians to avoid diplomatic complications with Ethiopia.

The theatre production led to international diplomatic complications.

Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden asked him to adopt a British name for his service, due to possible political or diplomatic complications.

He responded, thinking the politicians in Berlin had lost their nerve to political or diplomatic complications: "Proclamation already published.

Foreign policy people say he can't due to diplomatic complications.

But too much time would be consumed with diplomatic complications, neither side wishing to acknowledge the objective of violence.

His appointment as Cardinal may have been secret (in pectore) to avoid causing diplomatic complications.

This effort has already created diplomatic complications for Washington.