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Central Asia

Freedom Ruled by the Soviet Union until 1991 Transcaucasian Republics-Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia Central Asia Republics- Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Afghanistan Today, these are some of the poorest countries

The Struggle After gaining freedom, why do you think these countries may have suffered? Relied on Soviet for everything Most only used one crop Ethnic and religious hostilities

Afghanistan Exploited by Britain and Russia Became independent during Cold War Received money from U.S. and Soviets Soviets took control; mujahideen fought against them 10 years of stalemate and Soviets pull out

Power Vacuum Soviets leave and someone has to come into power Taliban-conservative Islamic group, ruled with brutality Sheltered Osama Bin Laden Fighting between powers continues