The phrase 'the situation with' is correct and commonly used in written English. It can be used to describe a particular problem or issue with something. مشکلِ/ایرادِ/
مثال:
The situation with applied research at military schools had not advanced
... [مشاهده متن کامل]
significantly further.
ترجمه پیشنهادی:
مشکل پژوهش کاربردی در مدرسه های نظامی این بود که توسعه چشمگیری پیدا نکرده بود.