Dear Stradigma Readers,

We are happy to meet with you with the 6th issue of Stradigma Journal (July 2003) by the valuable contributions of specialists on the very important subjects of "water" and Central Asia.

In this issue, we give place to articles on the vital importance of water, pertaining both for the world and especially for our region; the disputes originating from transboundary water resources; hydroelectric energy and related policies.

Also, we touched the matters on Central Asia region, which has still a key role in determining global balances, and an important place in Eurasia jeopolitics; such as the current identity problems, religious fundamentalism, the activities of missionary organizations in the region, along with the changes in the international system.

By considering the importance of Central Asian Republics from the Turkey's point of view, there exists a very significant study, analyzing the cooperation strategies and the potential scenarios between Central Asian Republics and Turkey, in the vision studies section of Stradigma.

We also wish you to read with pleasure the interview with Prof. Cemalettin TAŞKIRAN, Head of International Relations Department of the Çankaya University.

In the next issue of Stradigma (August 2003 - 7th issue); we will give place to the studies on the role of Russia both on regional and global politics, its internal political developments and Turkey-Russia relations.

Sincerely,

Yüksel SAMAST
Executive Editor