It is in a position of strength, and confident enough to have friendly relations with people once seen as enemies.

BBC: Northern Ireland

Whereas two-thirds of American, British and German employees say they have friendly relations with their line manager, fewer than a third of French workers say the same.

ECONOMIST: Schumpeter

Before meeting the ambassador, Mr Natalegawa issued a statement saying the opening of the office was "clearly incompatible and contrary to the friendly relations that have existed between the two countries".

BBC: Picture of Benny Wenda courtesy of www.bennywenda.org

Though Mr Medvedev stressed the need for friendly relations, he also implied that such countries might not have the option of following policies that Russia deemed unfriendly (such as wanting to join NATO or host American bases).

ECONOMIST: The West and Russia