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In what year did the dispute over the Shatt-al-Arab Waterway begin?
In what year did the dispute over the Shatt-al-Arab Waterway begin?
What is the primary source of Iraq's foreign exchange?
What is the primary source of Iraq's foreign exchange?
What was the historical significance of 638 C.E. in the context of the Iran/Iraq conflict?
What was the historical significance of 638 C.E. in the context of the Iran/Iraq conflict?
What is the name of the Waterway that links/separates Iran and Iraq?
What is the name of the Waterway that links/separates Iran and Iraq?
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What is the significance of the Shatt-al-Arab Waterway to Iraq?
What is the significance of the Shatt-al-Arab Waterway to Iraq?
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What is the underlying reason for Iran's desire to control the Shatt-al-Arab Waterway?
What is the underlying reason for Iran's desire to control the Shatt-al-Arab Waterway?
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In what year was martial law proclaimed in Poland?
In what year was martial law proclaimed in Poland?
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What was the name of the large, well-organized trade union that emerged in Poland in 1981?
What was the name of the large, well-organized trade union that emerged in Poland in 1981?
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What was the reason for the dissolution of Poland's Catholic Church in 1953?
What was the reason for the dissolution of Poland's Catholic Church in 1953?
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What was the outcome of the 1981 upheaval in Poland?
What was the outcome of the 1981 upheaval in Poland?
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In what year was religious instruction ceased in Polish schools?
In what year was religious instruction ceased in Polish schools?
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What was the primary technique used in the Poland/Russia interstate protracted conflict?
What was the primary technique used in the Poland/Russia interstate protracted conflict?
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What is unique about the peace treaties between Finland and Russia-USSR?
What is unique about the peace treaties between Finland and Russia-USSR?
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What was the title of the treaty signed in April 1948 between Finland and the USSR?
What was the title of the treaty signed in April 1948 between Finland and the USSR?
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What was unique about the commitment of the alliance between Finland and the USSR?
What was unique about the commitment of the alliance between Finland and the USSR?
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What is a characteristic of the Finland/Russia-USSR conflict and relationship?
What is a characteristic of the Finland/Russia-USSR conflict and relationship?
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When was the Paris Peace Treaty signed?
When was the Paris Peace Treaty signed?
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What is a difference between the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance and other FCMA treaties?
What is a difference between the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance and other FCMA treaties?
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Poland's Catholic Church was dissolved in 1961.
Poland's Catholic Church was dissolved in 1961.
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The creation of Solidarity led to the fall of Poland's Communist regime.
The creation of Solidarity led to the fall of Poland's Communist regime.
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The Poland/Russia interstate protracted conflict was resolved through verbal hostility.
The Poland/Russia interstate protracted conflict was resolved through verbal hostility.
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Martial law was proclaimed in Poland in 1976.
Martial law was proclaimed in Poland in 1976.
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The 1981 upheaval in Poland led to the intensification of the Poland/Russia interstate protracted conflict.
The 1981 upheaval in Poland led to the intensification of the Poland/Russia interstate protracted conflict.
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The Warsaw Pact forces concentrated on Poland's borders in response to the growth of Solidarity.
The Warsaw Pact forces concentrated on Poland's borders in response to the growth of Solidarity.
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The Shatt-al-Arab Waterway is the only viable access to the Mediterranean Sea for Iraq.
The Shatt-al-Arab Waterway is the only viable access to the Mediterranean Sea for Iraq.
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The Iran/Iraq conflict began in 1296 C.E.
The Iran/Iraq conflict began in 1296 C.E.
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Iraq gained formal statehood in 1920.
Iraq gained formal statehood in 1920.
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The Shatt-al-Arab Waterway links/separates Iran and Saudi Arabia.
The Shatt-al-Arab Waterway links/separates Iran and Saudi Arabia.
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The dispute over the Shatt-al-Arab Waterway began in the sixteenth century.
The dispute over the Shatt-al-Arab Waterway began in the sixteenth century.
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Iran's national security is dependent on its access to the Mediterranean Sea.
Iran's national security is dependent on its access to the Mediterranean Sea.
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The Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between Finland and the USSR was signed in April 1947.
The Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between Finland and the USSR was signed in April 1947.
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The peace treaties between Finland and Russia-USSR led to lasting peace and conflict resolution.
The peace treaties between Finland and Russia-USSR led to lasting peace and conflict resolution.
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The Finland/Russia-USSR conflict and relationship was characterized by a formal alliance.
The Finland/Russia-USSR conflict and relationship was characterized by a formal alliance.
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The Paris Peace Treaty was signed in 1948.
The Paris Peace Treaty was signed in 1948.
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The USSR had sole authority to activate FCMA commitments for all signatories.
The USSR had sole authority to activate FCMA commitments for all signatories.
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The Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance was only between Finland and the USSR.
The Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance was only between Finland and the USSR.
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What was unique about the Finland/Russia-USSR peace treaties, despite achieving temporary peace?
What was unique about the Finland/Russia-USSR peace treaties, despite achieving temporary peace?
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What was the title of the treaty signed in April 1948 between Finland and the USSR?
What was the title of the treaty signed in April 1948 between Finland and the USSR?
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What was the key difference between the FCMA treaty between Finland and the USSR and other FCMA treaties?
What was the key difference between the FCMA treaty between Finland and the USSR and other FCMA treaties?
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What was a significant outcome of the 1947 Paris Peace Treaty between Finland and Russia-USSR?
What was a significant outcome of the 1947 Paris Peace Treaty between Finland and Russia-USSR?
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What was the nature of the alliance between Finland and the USSR, established in 1948?
What was the nature of the alliance between Finland and the USSR, established in 1948?
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What was the primary technique used in the management of the Finland/Russia-USSR conflict?
What was the primary technique used in the management of the Finland/Russia-USSR conflict?
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What is the name of the waterway that has been a source of territorial dispute between Iran and Iraq since the 16th century?
What is the name of the waterway that has been a source of territorial dispute between Iran and Iraq since the 16th century?
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What is the historical significance of 638 C.E. in the context of the Iran/Iraq conflict?
What is the historical significance of 638 C.E. in the context of the Iran/Iraq conflict?
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What are the three basic causes of the Iran/Iraq conflict?
What are the three basic causes of the Iran/Iraq conflict?
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When did Iraq gain formal statehood?
When did Iraq gain formal statehood?
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What is the significance of the Shatt-al-Arab Waterway to Iran?
What is the significance of the Shatt-al-Arab Waterway to Iran?
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In what year did the dispute over the Shatt-al-Arab Waterway begin?
In what year did the dispute over the Shatt-al-Arab Waterway begin?
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What was the response of the Polish government to the growth of Solidarity in 1981?
What was the response of the Polish government to the growth of Solidarity in 1981?
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What was the outcome of the 1981 upheaval in Poland?
What was the outcome of the 1981 upheaval in Poland?
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What was the significance of Solidarity in Poland's history?
What was the significance of Solidarity in Poland's history?
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What was the impact of frequent detentions of Poles critical of the Communist regime on Poland-Russia relations?
What was the impact of frequent detentions of Poles critical of the Communist regime on Poland-Russia relations?
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What was the significance of the year 1961 in Poland's history?
What was the significance of the year 1961 in Poland's history?
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What was the role of verbal hostility in the Poland-Russia interstate protracted conflict?
What was the role of verbal hostility in the Poland-Russia interstate protracted conflict?
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