Consequently, Macedonia forms a complex border zone between the major cultural traditions of Europe and Asia.
While the one-dimensional security discussion continues, candidates continue to avoid dealing with the complex border reality.
After the meeting, we went out to see the prison, a barbed-wire complex bordered by a small field of solar panels.
It is a surprisingly modest complex, bordering on the ratty, dominated by a round, dome-shaped building that resembles nothing as much as one of those awkward visitors' centers built in American national parks during the 60's.
"Their relationship with us has been complex, bordering on one of animosity," said a high-level State Department official, speaking on condition of anonymity so as not to give offense, adding that Qatar's support for Hamas had been a "very vexatious problem".
Continually reinforced and refined over time, it eventually grew into a complex border-security system that included a "death strip" riddled with trenches, floodlights, patrol roads, attack dogs, electric fences and watchtowers staffed by trigger-happy guards.
A monumental (over 3 hectares) and technically complex border protection area gord was built around 770 780 in Trzcinica near Jasło, on the site of an old Bronze Age era stronghold, probably the seat of a local ruler and his garrison.
owns the land and six of the seven buildings at the two complexes, bordered by Houston, Mercer and West Third Streets and La Guardia Place.
Ms. Hernadez lives in a sprawling apartment complex that borders the shopping complex, and she and others there said that Mr. Tyler was a resident.
