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Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimukhammedov signs the East-West natural gas pipeline

Turkmenistan: Converging Crises

September 2, 2010 1210 GMT

A combination of crises in Turkmenistan is leading the government to lock the country down internally and block foreign influence. [more]

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Turkey's Influence in the Balkans

Turkey walks a thin line in its efforts to mediate in the Balkans.

U.S.: Hostage Situation Resolved

September 1, 2010 2239 GMT

The response of law enforcement and building occupants to a hostage situation at Discovery Communications Inc. headquarters likely prevented the situation from escalating. [more]

U.S. Naval Update Map: Sept. 1, 2010

September 1, 2010 1819 GMT

A weekly approximation of the current locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups, based on available open-source information. (With STRATFOR map) [more]

Surveying Turkish Influence in the Western Balkans

September 1, 2010 1520 GMT

Turkey's ability to project power in the Balkans is constrained, but Ankara will continue working to gain influence in the region. (With STRATFOR maps) [more]

Afghanistan: Why the Taliban are Winning

September 1, 2010 1237 GMT

As an indigenous light-infantry force that once served as the government's army, the Taliban are particularly well-suited for waging a protracted insurgency. (With STRATFOR maps) [more]

A Week in the War: Afghanistan, Aug. 25-31, 2010

August 31, 2010 2341 GMT

As the Taliban expand their operations into the northern provinces, they are starting to characterize themselves as a multiethnic national resistance movement. (With STRATFOR maps) [more]

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Turkey: Gasoline Exports To Iran Drop

September 1, 2010 1525 GMT

Turkey's gasoline exports to Iran fell by 74 percent in July, Reuters reported Sept. 1, citing the Turkish government's statistics office. Turkey sold 35,444 tons of fuel to Iran in July, approximately the amount contained in a standard cargo tanker capable of carrying 301,272 … [more]

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Romania: Bucharest Not Hostile Toward Russia - President

September 2, 2010 1715 GMT

Thailand: King Signs Off On New Military Positions

September 2, 2010 1704 GMT

Belarus: Customs Union Could Increase Smuggled Chinese Goods

September 2, 2010 1610 GMT

U.S.: Oil Rig Explosion Injures 1

September 2, 2010 1601 GMT

U.S.: Military Chief To Visit Turkey

September 2, 2010 1458 GMT

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Militancy and the U.S. Drawdown in Afghanistan

September 2, 2010 0856 GMT

The past can be prologue to what follows the inevitable U.S. withdrawal -- continued fighting and a likely return to civil war. (With STRATFOR map) [more]

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Rethinking American Options on Iran

August 31, 2010 0856 GMT

Paradoxically, another round of war talk could be intended to convince the Iranians that war is distant and to cover up U.S.-Israeli preparations. [more]

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U.S. Expectations for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks

September 2, 2010 1110 GMT

An impractical concession offered by Israel's defense minister puts the spotlight back on Washington, which continues to misread anti-Americanism in the Muslim world. [more]

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