Power handover: Nigerian elections a important step for reform

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Nigerian presidential and legislative elections scheduled for April 2007 herald the first transfer of civilian power since country became independent in 1960. The elections should lead to stability, enable the process of economic reform to continue and further entrench civilian rule, but the political instability and widespread unrest are likely, if the results are close and if powerful elements refuse to accept the results.

Nigeria, Political aspects, Elections, Presidents, Presidential elections, Economic stabilization, Economic reform

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Energy-hungry countries line up for Central Asian reserves

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Central Asia's substantial energy reserves are gaining importance and the competition is revolving around the export of resources out of the region through existing and future pipeline networks. The number of agreements and projects and also future geopolitical competition over the region's energy resources are examined.

Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities, PETROLEUM AND COAL PRODUCTS, Energy, Utilities, Petroleum & Energy Products, Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, Energy Supply, Power resources, Petroleum, Petroleum reserves

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Fissures in the force: Multilateral co-operation can only go so far

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The formation of organisations in Asia like the Collective Security Treaty Organisation and the Shanghai Co-operation Organisaton is presented and the reasons for their not possibly emerging to challenge the NATO are given.

Comparative analysis, International agencies, International organizations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Collective Security Treaty Organization

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