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Iran and India move closer

By Jehangir Pocha

India’s deepening ties with Iran could redraw the political map of Central Asia, even as the Bush administration commences what some say is an attempt at regime change in Tehran. On May 18, U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld warned Iran that it would be “dealt with aggressively” if it continued its alleged support of Islamic extremists in Afghanistan and Iraq.… return to article

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    great to understand the complexity of international relations.
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    Canada Posted by Mario deSantis on Aug 21, 2003 at 7:55 AM

    Pocha’s insights into global politics brings a new perspective to my previous narrow understanding of Central Asian politics.

    United States Posted by Mariana Chaucheska on Nov 25, 2003 at 7:56 PM
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