However, the amoeba and the elephant share strong family resemblances at the DNA level.

That leaves the focus on Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, which already share strong links.

Unlike Syria, Iraq or Ukraine, Afghanistan has neighbours who share strong common interests in its future.

They all share strong connections to their land and distribute rights according to their own rules and customs.

Many hope neighbouring EU-member Romania, with which Moldova shares strong historical and cultural ties, will lend a helping hand.