pro-western orientation
81Principality of Abkhazia — The Principality of Abkhazia emerged as a separate feudal entity in the 15th 16th centuries, amid the civil wars in the Kingdom of Georgia that concluded with the dissolution of the unified Georgian monarchy. The principality retained a degree of …
82Traian Băsescu — 4th President of Romania Incumbent Assumed office …
83France, Relations with — Despite their lack of a common border, France and Russia share a dynamic history of bilateral relations dating back to the Napoleonic Era. During the Cold War, France particularly under the leadership of Charles de Gaulle plied a middle ground …
84SYRIA — SYRIA, state in southwest Asia. Although constantly subject to changes, the country s boundaries were primarily: Ereẓ Israel to the south, Asia Minor (Turkey) to the north, Mesopotamia to the east, and the Mediterranean to the west. Biblical and… …
85Belarusian People's Front — Belarusian (National) People s Front Revival or BPF (Belarusian: Беларускі Народны Фронт Адраджэньне , БНФ, Biełaruski Narodny Front Adradžeńnie , BNF) is a political party created in Belarus during the perestroika times. Its first and most… …
86Neo-paganism — Social movement. Although Russian neo paganism functions as a quasi religion and shares some traits with Western “New Age” movements, it is primarily an intellectually driven sociopolitical movement. Sometimes called Vedism, Slavic neo… …
87United States, Relations with — Romanov Russia and the United States established relations in the 18th century. After a period of rivalry in North America, Russia opted to sell its colony of Alaska to Washington in 1867. During World War I (1914–1918), Russia and the U.S.… …
88Foreign relations of Mali — Following independence in 1960, Mali initially followed a socialist path and was aligned ideologically with the communist bloc. But Mali’s foreign policy orientation became increasingly pragmatic and pro Western over time. Since the institution… …
89Politics of Romania — take place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Romania is the head of government, and of a multi party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is… …
90Alfred Moisiu — 4th President of Albania In office July 24, 2002 – July 24, 2007 Preceded by Rexhep Meidani …
