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Geography of chaos

Mar 9th, 2008 by MESH

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This past November, Le Monde diplomatique published a map (in English) entitled “Geography of Chaos,” illustrating conflicts in the Middle East. The map shows major conflicts; areas of high tension; states or territories at war, in fragmentation, or lacking central authority; arrows indicating the possible spread of chaos; states aligned with the United States; U.S. and British military presence; and energy reserves and strategic passages. Click on the map image below for a full view (a pdf file will open).

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