He argued that the reformist camp never recovered from the wounds sustained in this struggle, setting the political stage for conservative nationalists, and eventually Vladimir Putin.

But as Mussolini maneuvered to take power, he gradually dropped these more radical demands in order to win over conservative nationalists, monarchists, army officials and big business.

To the horror of conservative nationalists, there is a new sense of freedom taking hold in Turkey.

In many countries, the fight against what is called biopiracy has proved politically popular, linking the interests of conservative nationalists, indigenous tribes and antiglobalization groups.

He retired from the army in 1862 and became involved with conservative Polish nationalists.

Officials here say they believe that conservative nationalists in Moscow were behind Russia's unexpected announcement on Aug. 21 that it was suspending the withdrawal.

A parliament stacked with old Communists and conservative nationalists has hobbled economic reform.

If they are treated badly, conservative nationalists will turn public anger into a broad indictment of the Yeltsin regime.

Such support pays off far beyond each individual case: it undercuts the conservative nationalists' claim that no one understands them.

Although he fought against French ratification of a treaty on European union last September, conservative nationalists also did so, successfully stealing the limelight from him.