[Brian Allen]

Hesperophobia:

This word was coined by the political scientist Robert Conquest. Its roots are the Greek words ????????, [Hesperos] which means ?the west? and ????? (phobos), which means ?fear,? but which when used as an English suffix can also carry the meaning ?hate?.

Hesperophobia is fear or hatred of the West.

Check John Derbyshire's book review at:
http://olimu.com/WebJournalism/Texts/Commentary/Hesperophobia.htm

I lifted John's definition from their -- and can vouch for the truth of what he writes.

I live it every day.

Best ones -- B A

[Just mythoughts]

Thanks for the explanation, makes sense never heard it used in this manner describing Russia. Not doubting the word or orgin just trying to understand the word in the context used.

[Brian Allen]

I lifted John's definition from there, too.