The Caspian sea: a tangle of legal problems
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The situation in the Caspian Sea has undergone a change after the collapse of the Soviet Union as there are now five countries sharing the Caspian coastline: Iran, Azerbaijan, the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. The Caspian's immense natural resources, specially oil and gas, have drawn the attention of western companies. The issue will depend on Russia's influence and finding a solution to the strategic, geopolitical, and ecological problems of the Caspian sea.
Publication Name: The World Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0043-9134
Year: 1995
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Goodwill gets harder to buy
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Money politics in Asian countries has been a traditional way of doing business. But social reciprocity is tarnishing democracy as politicians devise fundraising schemes that are ethically questionable and often lead to corruption. Scandals in Japan, Taiwan and South Korea have revealed corruption and influencing-buying by politicians. The public is growing less tolerant of these political crimes, especially in light of financial turbulence in Asian countries.
Publication Name: The World Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0043-9134
Year: 1997
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