That unfamiliar state of affairs will vindicate the coalition's broad strategy of reining in the state while coaxing the private sector back to growth.

Compared with this consensus on broad strategy, the differences between the parties are fairly minor.

So, although even now the rabbits are being dreamt up for the chancellor to pull out of his hat on budget day, the broad strategy appears clear.

The resolution reaffirmed the need for a broad strategy of conflict prevention which addressed the causes of the conflict in order to protect civilians.

Deception began to be used formally on the battlefield as well as in broader strategy.