Ankara stand to gain in vacuum left by Moscow

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The break-up of the Soviet Union led to a power vacuum in the Balkans to the west of Turkey and in the Caucasus to the east. Four of the five Soviet republics in Central Asia speak Turkic languages. Thus Turkey's strength has increased and it can extend its influence. Turkish nationalism is confined to Turkish territory. Western powers realise Turkey's significance. The new republics of Central Asia seek capital and technology but Turkey is not rich and has few high quality scientists.

Political aspects, Turkish foreign relations, Turkey, Central Asia, Asia, Central

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Slaughter on the Isle of Peace

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Existing tension between Jordan and Israeli is set to worsen following the murder by a Jordanian soldier of seven Israeli schoolgirls from a group sightseeing in the Jordan valley. The shooting, in which six schoolgirls were also injured, took place in the so-called Island of Peace, at Naharim, on the Jordan river. It is likely that this act of violence will be met with violence from Israel.

Israel, Israeli foreign relations, Massacres, Jordan, Jordanian foreign relations

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The treacherous general

Article Abstract:

Uzbeck warlord General Abdul Rashid Dostum is profiled. He came from a very poor background, but has been able to rise to prominence by regularly switching allegiances. He is in a strong position as talks take place about a future Afghan administration.

Uzbekistan, Biography, Soldiers, Dostum, Abdul Rashid

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