It was triumph over doubt and dissension.

The discussion of monetary policy is especially divisive.

But the run up to the trial was contentious.

PARIS Controversy is essential to the advancement of science.

Thousands of books have been written about him, but there's controversy, and it remains, about his looks.

Seldom in the 60 years of its existence has the United Nations been entirely free of crisis and controversy.

In practice, however, ambiguity and dissension continue to surround the facilitation role of the Secretariat.

Consider what is potentially the most contentious issue, how to cope with Iran s nuclear program.

Rejecting the culture of violence and discord and replacing it with the culture of peace and harmony would constitute an important step towards the achievement of those noble objectives.

But, rather than enhancing solidarity within Europe, it is sowing seeds of discord within and between countries.

Some observers also complain about the divisive negative rhetoric and advertising that characterized the campaign.

Likewise, trade between India and Pakistan could contribute to the normalization of ties between these long estranged neighbors.

An interval of over a century of colonial misrule constituted fertile soil for sowing seeds of mistrust and misunderstanding among the national races.

As a result, the victory of Umaru Yar Adua, the candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and President Olusegun Obasanjo s hand picked successor, is now hotly disputed.

Disagreements between the contesting Powers of that time has merely been replaced today by disagreement among countries that are supposed to share fundamental values and objectives.

Some observers also complain about the divisive negative rhetoric and advertising that characterized the campaign. But this should be seen in historical perspective.

For example, Russia's most urgent foreign policy problems are its relations with the United States and the conflict over South Ossetia with neighboring Georgia.

This being India, the film which is just beginning its cinematic release in the country, months after it hit Western screens has also provoked dissent.

Just imagine how different international relations would be if American leaders could visit Myanmar (or even Iran) with equal ease and have friendly discussions about agreements and disagreements.

It has the potential to promote both prosperity and peace. But, rather than enhancing solidarity within Europe, it is sowing seeds of discord within and between countries.

SPLA had attempted to move the troops and their heavy weapons just before the 9 July inauguration ceremonies, but lack of prior liaison with the Sudanese Armed Forces and disagreement on heavy weapons delayed the move.

The discussion of monetary policy is especially divisive. Because of low interest rates in the United States, major financial institutions can borrow cheaply in dollars and then chase much higher returns in the major emerging market countries.

Coming in the same week as China s poorly handled removal of Tung Chee hwa as Hong Kong s Chief Executive, the anti secession law episode illustrates that the mainland s PR savvy has its limits and that Taiwan will remain an emotional and divisive thorn in the side of Sino US relations.