Romania has its own distinctive quality: a tradition of manipulative politics. a conservative rural constituency. a frail international class. a fierce distrust not simply of foreigners but of other Romanians. With Mr. Iliescus reelection expected to be confirmed in a second round on Oct. 11. attention turns to which parties he will pick as partners in a governing coalition. He could turn to the center orpainful thoughthe could turn to his right. selecting the surging Party for Romanian National Unity. known for its xenophobia toward minority Hungarians. Gypsies and Jews. The United States shouldnt hesitate to let its views on the progress of democracy in Romania be known.
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