| The Hakims have long held cordial relations with the U. S. When they returned to Iraq last spring, they adopted a policy of nonconfrontation with the Coalition forces, and helped stabilize the Shia areas of southern Iraq. |
| Values and principles such as sharing, co-operation, altruism, communalism, nonviolence, nonconfrontation, consultation, consensus. |
| At a no-color rally this weekend, Chris Puranasamriddhi, 34, manager of a construction company, lamented the harsh new mood in a country that values gentleness and nonconfrontation. |
| In Uruzgan, the Dutch have advocated a policy of nonconfrontation and the pursuit of development projects. |
| It has less action and rewards nonconfrontation, which I think is an important element in this time. |
| Mr. Chamisa, the opposition spokesman, said Mr. Mbeki's approach of soft diplomacy and nonconfrontation was pointless with a government that was intent on using intimidation and brutality to stay in power. |
