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As yet another hack against a major U.S. company unfolds, it is about time policymakers consider a more assertive shift on China as part of its response.

Since she fled to India -- defying extradition orders to attend her crimes against humanity trial -- Islamist groups have grown increasingly assertive.

She says African nations must be assertive in standing up for their national interests when negotiating with US entities, and shouldn't expect any favours.

He thought that the assertive Congress of the 1970s had gone too far and had emasculated the presidency, making it nearly impossible for the president to get things done.

A group of white political leaders incensed by the rise of assertive Native leaders in the “Red Power” era had embarked on a campaign to limit the reach of tribal governments.