A state of deep concern is emerging on the ground.

And the state has emerged as a kind of laboratory for Republican ideas.

In the beginning of the 16th Century, this state emerged as a powerful kingdom.

"A rogue state could emerge there, so we either need to pay attention now, or later."

In less than 100 years this tiny state had emerged as a global empire.

All the states emerging from the former Soviet bloc have found that.

No such state emerged, however, and 1945 found them no farther along the road than they had been in 1918.

At the same time, other states were emerging and expanding in power, largely through the process of industrialization.

We are still very concerned about the possibility of a Kurdish state emerging in the region.

Over the centuries the boundaries changed and new states emerged while others shrank.