The story reflects how external situations that arise can have a dramatic effect on our lives.

This external political situation led to an immensely increased influx of Soviet investment.

"Then with your permission, I will determine the external situation."

These models develop continuously while attempting to modify the external situation (physical or social).

Instead, the optimal course of action is contingent (dependent) upon the internal and external situation.

This created an unstable political situation that led to much strife, both internal and external.

He checked the external situation again, seeking confirmation of his assessment.

What affect this will have on Taiwan's internal and external situation in the coming years is anybody's guess.

Consequently internal policies were often dictated by the external situation.

Whatever it is, the external situation will be a given.