It was deteriorating rapidly, so it's logical for NBC to grab it by the reins.

extremely concerned about the rapidly deteriorating situation.

The humanitarian situation on the ground is deteriorating rapidly despite the ongoing diplomatic efforts,

His legacy is brilliance, mixed with turmoil.

Chances are, in five years they may not exist at all, or it may be something else, but right now it's better than going alone.

The three of them, together, have really been straightening out all the messes that existed.