Stumbling over the stockpile

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Western observers fear nuclear experts from the former Soviet Union may take jobs from hostile nations such as Libya or Pakistan. This could contribute to proliferation of nuclear weapons, so Western states are trying to em,ploy the scientists instead. The Mountbatten Centre for International Studies at Southampton University is working on the technical and political implications and has said that the opportunity should be taken for the West to reexamine its security policies. There are now potential security problems in central Europe and Asia.

International aspects, Science and technology policy, Nuclear weapons, Soviet Union, Nuclear nonproliferation, Brain drain

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Lifting the heavy veil; the English threat to Arabic

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The Jordan University for Women aims to encourage women to study at a higher level. Students translate English works into Arabic, part of the drive to use the native language in higher education. English textbooks are used, particularly in science and technology, and using computers relies on knowledge of English. Most Middle Eastern universities teach students in English. Scientific research is done almost exclusively in English.

Universities and colleges, Middle East, English language, Jordan

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