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In the run-up to its invasion of Iraq, the Bush administration disdainfully referred to France and Germany, which opposed the war, as representing "old Europe." At the same time, noted foreign affairs columnist Eric Margolis, "The threadbare nations of East Europe, notably Poland, Bulgaria and Romania, were quick to jump on George Bush's invade-Iraq bandwagon, offering Washington their services in exchange for hundreds of millions in aid, loans, cheap arms and political support." As a result, Washington has taken over the role formerly played by Moscow, namely providing financial and material support for the "ex"-Communists who dominate the military and security organs of these ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Washington's new warsaw pact. (Insider Report).(Brief Article)