11.   The Atlantic Alliance has been trying to draw Moscow into close consultations on security issues to ease its fears of growing isolation.

12.   The other faction fears growing isolation from Arab neighbors and sees a solution to the civil war in the south as imperative.

13.   Amid the growing isolation, US support for Israel remains strong, though there are signs some Americans are losing patience with the continued violence.

14.   The announcement in London appeared certain to exacerbate the growing international isolation India is facing.