"Shiite Crescent's" first stop: Al-Basrah province
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Iran has infiltrated its intelligence and paramilitary forces in the Shiite South of Iraq, especially the Al-Basrah province, which is a strategic location due to its proximity to the Shat-al Arab waterway near the border. By gaining control over the region, Iran is planning to advance the "Shiite Crescent" or the establishment of a secure strategic Iranian-controlled land route linking Iran to Syria.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 2006
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Is America losing its strategic hold on Central Asia?
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The U.S. maintains its strategic hold on Central Asia by allying with Turkmenistan due to its natural gas reserve and largest air base. However, Turkmenistan is also appealing Russia and Europe which is bothering U.S.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 2007
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Turkey's hidden Islamist agenda-myth or reality?
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The article debates whether Turkey does have a hidden Islamist agenda in converting to an Islamic state or not, and the impact that this will have on the western strategic interests.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 2007
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