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4 Mar, 2011 - 9:05 am
Hi Craig,
I wonder if you noted the predictable conclusion for Oxus Gold. Ministry of Finance investigation and the likely liquidation of the JV. I imagine Karimov's daughter will create an new JV with Asian investors. I did some work for the company, then Oxus Mining in Khandiza in the late 1990's.
I just wanted to compliment you on your excellent book, Murder in Samerkand. It was one of the best I have read, from my own experience I find it all very real.
Best regards
Gary Stockdale
4 Mar, 2011 - 11:25 am
Thank you Gary. I am sorry to hear about Oxus – I still remember Richard Wilkins fondly, but it was indeed bound to happen.
I always especially appreciate comments on M in S from people who know what I'm talking about!
4 Mar, 2011 - 12:12 pm
It certainly resonated with what I experienced. Most Uzbek's are lovely it is a great shame. I imagine things are very tough out there at the moment as they will be aware of developments in the Middle East and Africa. I enjoyed reading your dialogue with Mr Joy, I imagine you are still very much missed by many Uzbek's given the sterile actions of the Embassy since your departure. I work in financial services, it always makes me smile when we go through money laundering on everyday people in the context of a prominant Arsenal shareholder.
Best wishes
Gary
4 Mar, 2011 - 1:01 pm
Hello Craig
THis is the first time I am writing on this blog…..
Your article about Raymond Davis, the CIA agent facing charges of double murder in Pakistan was an eye opener. It was simple, to the point and gives a lot of insight ……….please keep doing good, unbiased work
Sajid
8 Mar, 2011 - 12:32 pm
Dear Craig,
I am a lecturer at the Security Studies Institute and I am currently researching on extraordinary renditions. I would be grateful if you would be willing to contribute to my research and give me an interview. I care about my research so I would not mind if you would prefer either a formal interview or an informal off the record discussion. I would be more than happy to show you the excerpts I would use once the research is completed.
Thank you for your time and effort on my behalf.
Best wishes,
anastasia
Dr anastasia filippidou
Lecturer
Security Studies Institute
Dept of Management and Security
Room 206 Wellington Hall
Cranfield University
Defence Academy
Shrivenham, Wiltshire
SN6 8LA
Tel: +44(0) 1793 78 5022
Fax: +44 (0) 1793 78 5459
Email: a.filippidou@cranfield.ac.uk
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