Choosing partners

Article Abstract:

Central Asian nations are struggling to choose between a democratic/market economy path and a fundamental Islamic government to replace control from the Soviet Union. Most nations favor Turkey as a model over Iran, because Turkey can offer more economic aid.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992

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Living with Islam

Article Abstract:

Westerners and less strict adherents to Islam fear the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in countries in the Middle East, Central Asia and North Africa. While the threat of violence against non-Muslims is real, a jihad, or holy war is unlikely.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
Middle East, Islamic fundamentalism, Northern Africa, Africa, North

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Mosque as carapace: Iran

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Iran is forging links with the Islamic dominated former Soviet republics. Opposing these links is a joint effort of Turkey and the US.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
Iran, Iranian foreign relations

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Subjects list: International aspects, Political aspects, International relations, Turkey, Islam and politics, Islam, Central Asia, Asia, Central
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