The Republic of Austria refused to defend itself.

The People's Republic of China has repeatedly attempted to claim Taiwan as its own territory and refuses to recognize its government and president.

The Republic of China, based on Taiwan, refused to relinquish its claims to parts of disputed islands remained in Russian possession.

The Armenians pressured the Republic to refuse.

It forgave about $50 million when Republic slid into Chapter 11, but refused to make further concessions to help Republic emerge from bankruptcy in better shape.

Two years later the People's Republic of China refused to allow Taiwan Beer to be imported.

Republics collect taxes but are refusing to pass them on to the central government.

Both the Republic and Belgium had earlier refused to extradite him to Britain.

The People's Republic had refused to exchange POWs for the duration.

The Republic of China (Taiwan) refused to compete under the name of Chinese Taipei.