1.   The politician wants to placate all sides.

2.   With careful political maneuvering, China has managed to placate all sides, at least to some degree.

3.   Although Vasile is the person most likely to placate all sides, there were some doubts that he could bring economic prosperity and implement market reforms.

4.   However, although Vasile is the person most likely to placate all sides, there were doubts that he could bring economic prosperity and implement market reforms.