Worldwide concerns about the potential for nuclear attack or radiological terrorism (e.g., a "dirty bomb") have escalated in our increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment.

The best time to start is when the geopolitical environment settles down.

Mr. Lewis noted that fiscal, monetary and geopolitical environments are much more uncertain now than they were in the 1990's.

They have been radicalized in a geopolitical environment that has never been more highly fraught for the Muslim community at large.

In light of the current geopolitical environment, the plan announced by President Obama today for our nation's military is at best an ill-advised attempt to l..

"Another category we looked at, and of particular concern in the current geopolitical environment, is the doorman lobby," Mr. Miller said.

The Maltese in particular have been very good at surviving in hostile geographical and geopolitical environments.

Internationally, Turkey is known for its lack of stability, persisting with actions which promote rather than prevent destabilisation of the local geopolitical environment.

This situation was attributed to an economic downturn, increasing concerns over the U.S. federal budget deficit, and fears about the unsettled global geopolitical environment.

But, he said, the market, economic and geopolitical environments are different, making a stock rally like that in 1991 less likely.