Most non-Communist European states joined the alliance, although some (Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Finland) instead maintained an official policy of neutrality.

And with a Cambodian resolution now within sight, Moscow has emerged as a key power broker with an opportunity for new relations with the non-Communist states of the region.

Some leaders now advocate a "new authoritarianism" emulating the repressive practices of neighboring non-Communist states.

It was formed in 1967 by five non-communist states to strengthen their defence against communism.

Western diplomats said the agreement appeared part of a new, more flexible foreign policy by the impoverished country, which is trying to end its isolation from non-Communist states.

But he added that he supported "coexistence between non-Communist and Communist states."

Khrushchev broadened Moscow's policy by establishing new relations with India and other key non-aligned, non-communist states throughout the Third World.

Getting the world to pay attention to Cambodia has been one of Asean's major accomplishments, providing an impetus for this organization of non-Communist states.

The following countries declared their independence soon after the Bolsheviks' declaration, establishing themselves as non-Communist states.

The Cold War led to increased international broadcasting, as Communist and non-Communist states attempted to influence each other's domestic population.