The government had just disbanded its professional army, and the resulting civil unrest threatened the security of Lothrop's team.

The role of the army could be crucial in Yugoslavia, where unrest has threatened to pull the federation apart along ethnic lines.

Thus, internal unrest once again threatened Barbarossa's concept of the great design.

As the global economy slows, social unrest threatens.

Rahman criticized both sides, saying that such political violence and unrest threatened much-needed foreign investment, and the government had to provide security.

The Penns were slow to perceive that the growing unrest which became the American Revolution would threaten their proprietary interests.

Or what if Yugoslavia falls apart and unrest threatens Greece?

When Shiite unrest threatened to spiral out of control, Iran sent an official delegation to mediate between different factions.

President Thein Sein added that further unrest could threaten the country's moves toward democracy.

Human encroachment, civil unrest and the introduction of non-native species threatens biodiversity in Africa.