21.   But his listeners were well aware of the strategic importance of television in Russian elections during the next two years.

22.   But its strategic importance astride the Caucasus Mountains, and its deep oil riches, are too much for Russia to forfeit.

23.   But the homes they left are in an area of strategic economic importance, so the refugees here seem to have become pawns to larger interests.

24.   But Venezuela is set for continuing instability, a headache for Washington given its strategic importance as an oil supplier.

25.   Everyone knew, in that dark winter, the strategic importance of Algeria.

26.   For imperial powers, Tibet was of strategic importance, given its location and spiritual significance.

27.   Grozny, however, is a ruin and its capture is of more symbolic than strategic importance.

28.   He was among those who worked to gain Pakistan a place of recognition in world affairs, beyond its strategic importance in the Cold War.

29.   In terms of strategic importance and physical wealth, Primorsky is one of the most important parts of Russia.

30.   Israel is such a key American ally because of its strategic importance to US security interests.