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September 23, 2003
Nathan's -stans Summary: Sept 24/03

Winds of Change.NET Regional Briefings run on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, and sometimes Fridays too. This Regional Briefing focuses on Central Asia's "-stan" countries, including Afghanistan, courtesy of Nathan Hamm of The Argus.

TOP TOPIC

* India's former ambassador to Uzbekistan presents a clear picture of the shadowy great power competition in Central Asia. These competing influences has led to little multilateral policy coordination, leaving none of the three powers dominant in the area. As a result, Central Asia's governments have been able to pick and choose benefits without firmly committing themselves to a particular camp.

Other Topics Today Include: Al-Qaeda's 2,000 men & plans for Central Asia; Confessions of a terrorist; China and Russia's Great Game moves; The Taliban's changing tactics; America's "new" plan for Afghanistan is more of the same, literally; Attacks on human rights activists rise in Uzbekistan; India-Israel cooperation leaves Pakistan in the cold; Azeri election; Missionaries are buying converts and drawing ire; and a look at the state of education in the region.

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