Cultural diversity and mutual influence of cultures in a changing world, re-examining principles of inter-ethnic and inter-confessional communication.

UNESCO: CULTURA

In contrast to other former Soviet republics, it has been largely free of inter-ethnic hostilities.

BBC: Turkmenistan profile

The peace force also provides support for international officials trying to foster inter-ethnic cooperation.

CNN: NATO eyes Bosnia cuts

Although statistics are sparse, demographers reckon Britain has a higher rate of inter-ethnic cohabitation and marriage than other western nations.

ECONOMIST: Race relations

Also on 22 December, President Gorbachev issued a presidential decree threatening to take unspecified "necessary measures" in Moldavia unless steps were taken to end inter-ethnic conflicts in the republic.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

Instead of assimilating, the two ethnic groups continued to lead largely separate existences, with little inter-marriage.

ECONOMIST: Fiji