81. Cuba has moved toward becoming more self-dependent in petroleum and many other sectors of the economy in the decade following the collapse of the former Soviet Union. 82. Concern has been growing in Pakistan about Islamic extremism following the collapse of Taliban rule in neighboring Afghanistan. 83. Concerned that its borders are threatened by the instability that followed the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has long demanded changes to the treaty. 84. European cease-fire monitors were pulling out of Kosovo Friday and foreign diplomats began departing the Yugoslav capital Belgrade following the collapse of Kosovo peace talks in Paris. 85. Even when smugglers are caught, getting convictions has been difficult in the legal chaos following the collapse of communism. 86. Following the collapse of talks between the two countries chiefs of staff several weeks ago, the only contact between them is through their ambassadors in Washington. 87. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the cold war, Greece and Turkey have become two of the largest arms purchasers in the world. 88. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, civil aviation declined as hundreds of small airlines were spun off from the one-time monolithic Aeroflot. 89. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, civil aviation fell into a steep decline as hundreds of small airlines were spun off from the onetime monolithic Aeroflot. 90. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, civil aviation fell into a steep decline as hundreds of small airlines were spun off from the one-time monolithic Aeroflot. |