The advantage for Iran is that it can keep on good terms with a worrying neighbour.

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Since it regained independence in 1991, Ukraine has struggled to keep on good terms with Russia even while reducing its influence.

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Thailand knows it needs to keep on good terms with Myanmar if local businessmen are to prosper from deals made across the border.

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They want to keep on good terms with a party which, even in its diminished state, could yet hold the balance of power in 2015.

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It is happy to keep on good terms with Somaliland, and give it enough goodies to gain access to Berbera, but that is about it.

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Developers are putting the brakes on new projects, cutting deals with tenants to keep space occupied and, if possible, extending the terms of their existing debt when it comes due.

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