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November 23, 2000

The Czech Republic and Slovakia are considering the formation of a joint battalion that would be used for international peacekeeping missions. The two countries were a single nation until the Velvet Divorce on 1 Jan 93; the formation of a joint unit would be a symbol of good will.--Stephen V Cole