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I have put forward analyses dealing with the reasons for the success of advances realized in this domain by several Middle-Eastern countries (Afghanistan, South Yemen, Sudan, and Iraq) which appeared more promising than others, and also the causes of their tragic failures. . ..

mapping the global muslim population

Sizeable numbers of Shias (1 million or more) are found in Turkey, Yemen, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Nigeria and Tanzania. ... Afghanistan . 3 – 4 million . 10 – 15 . ~2 . Syria . 3 – 4 million . 15 – 20 . ~2 . ..

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