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"I know what will be going on there. They look after their students so well, they will rally round, but they will be absolutely torn apart by this," said Cox.

One option would be to rally round populist Social Democrat Ciolacu, an establishment figure who would continue Romania’s pro-western path.

It's A Wonderful Life, of course, focuses on the importance of community as they rally round to help George Bailey - played by Stewart - after he falls to such a low ebb that he wishes he had never been born.

International crises often generated a “rally ’round the flag” effect for leaders seen as taking decisive action.

It couldn't be clearer that Netanyahu, whose tenure has been increasingly weighed down by ugly corruption scandals and a threat of criminal sanction, is hoping for a repeat of what President George W. Bush enjoyed in the aftermath of 9/11: A surge in approval polls, boosted by a "rally 'round the flag" effect.