This text examines the problems confronting the Central Asian Republics - as they adjust to being independant countries. It is divided into five sections, offering an overview of each country and its geography, population, history, and government, as well as an outlook for its future.
In 2003, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, comprised of the two republics that had chosen to remain within the Yugoslav Federation, was renamed Serbia and Montenegro.
Providing an in-depth look at Bosnia, this title examines the country's ethnic conflict and history and the difficulties it faces in implementing the terms of the peace agreement. It examines its political structure, religious communities and economics and social and cultural make-up.
Providing an examination of Afghanistan's history, tradition, religions and the cultural history of its tribes and ethnic groups, this text also examines the different factions vying for power. It deals with the difficulties of everyday life and the problems that the country faces in the future.
Since this original edition was published, reform leader Lech Walesa and the Solidarity movement have all but disappeared from the political scene in Poland.
