Indeed, much of the calculus appeared to hinge on the United States balancing its diplomatic and military relations with Pakistan and India, Pakistan's neighbor and longtime rival.

She also expressed disappointment at the apparent lack of support from the Philippine government, adding that Manila needs to balance diplomatic relations and the interests of its constituents.

The Electoral College's supporters argue that it plays an important role in balancing relations among the states, and protecting the interests of small states.

He says his aim is to balance relations between Russia and the West, with EU integration as a "strategic aim".

Environmentalism advocates the preservation, restoration and improvement of the natural environment in an attempt to balance relations between humanity and their broader natural environment.

Azerbaijan seeks to balance relations with neighbors Russia and Iran with that of the US and the West.

Balancing domestic interests and relations with the American neighbor became increasingly delicate.

Underscoring his efforts to balance relations between Russia and the West, Mr. Yushchenko intends to tour Europe immediately afterward.

At its crux, environmentalism is an attempt to balance relations between humans and the various natural systems on which they depend in such a way that all the components are accorded a proper degree of sustainability.