Traidenis' reign was the longest and most stable regime during the period of unrest.

Inconsistent State practice would only defeat the entire purpose of the convention for a stable regime.

Rather, the term "semi-authoritarian" is reserved for stable regimes that combine democratic and authoritarian elements.

The machinery was in a stable regime now, and she saw no reason to tamper with it.

If these are democratic, functioning, relatively economically stable regimes, the commonwealth will take care of itself.

"What you may get is a relatively stable regime maintaining procedural democracy at the expense of human life in Aceh," he said.

The 21st century has seen a stable managerial regime once more in place.

There were no guarantees that the wealthy, stable, democratic regime of later years would emerge.

Independence also did not result in stable political regimes, save in a few countries.

What remains to be seen is whether American companies, fearing the winds of democracy, will cut and run to more "stable" regimes like China.