Dictators: Joseph Stalin-Architect of The Iron Curtain
Joseph Stalin was the major architect of what Churchill called The Iron Curtain – a divided Europe which was established after World War 2.
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Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan Destinations
Some parts of Central Asia can be unstable: check current government advice before travel. Ongoing military operations in the region mean Western tourists can be the target of terrorism.
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The New Silk Road: Economic Imperialism in the 21st Century
Beijing’s multibillion dollar Belt and Road Initiative – a so-called “Chinese Marshall Plan” – is a state-backed campaign for global dominance in the way of Chinese investment around the world.
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Trekking the Pamirs – the roof of the world
These slopes are home to hardy creatures that can cope with the extreme cold and high altitude such as Marco Polo sheep and the elusive snow leopard.
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Bazaar – Silk Road Cities
Across Asia, from China to Europe exist a number of ancient cities that were key markers on the Silk Road. From Xi’an in the East of China, where the
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