In the mid-1st century BC, the Republic faced a period of political crisis and social unrest.

Despite the problems that Republic might face, "the industrial logic of the deal is very compelling," Mr. Samuels added.

During the spring of 1794, the newly declared French Republic faced famine.

Imagine what would have happened if invaders had come from outside, as the Republic now faces.

"I am saying that the People's Republic faces economic ruin because two of our policemen killed those two meddling churchmen."

However, on his death, with the Republic still embroiled in war and facing massive economic difficulties, Venetians decided to elect someone who was not very ambitious.

But the Republic faces an even more insidious threat: the Some.

But Mr. Kessler added that despite the good fit, Republic faced risks ahead.

In 1939-1940, the Republic of France faced a united, determined, and technologically sophisticated enemy.

Securities lawyers say that if an employee is found to have been involved in the fraud, Republic could face a sizable financial liability.