‘Foreign Ideas’ as Extremism in Central Asia
In former Soviet Central Asia there is little debate that the root problem [of extremist beliefs] is “foreign ideas,” defined so broadly as to become a target of opportunity for both every political purpose and every local policeman or official’s ambition. Any sign of dissent from state policies or ideology can be enough to bring the wrath of the state, sometimes with great violence.
Iran Vows To Destroy Israeli Cities If Attacked
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran will destroy the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa if it comes under attack by the Jewish state.
Rosneft Finalizes Acquisition Of TNK-BP
Russia's state-controlled Rosneft has announced it has finalized deals to gain control of TNK-BP and become the world's largest publicly traded oil producer.
China "extremely concerned" about U.S.-Japan island talk
Japan and the United States have started talks on military plans in case of armed conflict over a group of East China Sea Islets claimed by Tokyo and Beijing, Japanese media said on Thursday, prompting China to complain of "outside pressure."
Pakistan states support for Turkmen gas
Pakistan views a planned natural gas pipeline from Turkmenistan as a key way to address its energy concerns, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari said.
China "extremely concerned" about U.S.-Japan island talk
Japan and the United States have started talks on operational plans in the case of armed conflict over a group of East China Sea islets claimed by Tokyo and Beijing, Japanese media said on Thursday, prompting China to complain of "outside pressure".
Cyprus Announces New Bailout Plan, Drops Proposed Tax
President Nikos Anastasiades has announced an agreement between political parties in Cyprus to establish an "investment solidarity fund" as part of a new bailout plan.
Why is Iran Willing to Suffer Economic and Political Isolation just for Nuclear?
In the past year, tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear ambitions reached unprecedented levels, verging on war. With Israel assigning a “red line” for Iran’s proliferation efforts, the world nervously awaited for a likely Israeli air strike on suspected Iran’s nuclear sites—with all of its enormous political and economic consequences.
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