The paper examines the possibilities of Russian aggression on former Soviet republic, Moldova. It suggests three possible ways in which Kremlin might begin it with the one being beginning from Transnistria, unrecognized breakaway state supported and protected by Russia, however, internationally recognized as a part of Moldova. Summary of the paper is as follows: Russia …
5 June 1975, the first referendum was held in Britain on whether the UK should stay or leave the European Community (Common Market). The majority voted Yes – 17,378,581 people (67.2 per cent) – to remain in Europe[1]. Throughout the last negotiation for British entry to the EC, following the De Gaulle’s death, determined …
Abstract The conflict in the Middle East has continued for decades and it had greatly influenced both the regional countries, ethnic groups, and geopolitical issues. This research paper examines the underlying causes of this Cold War, the primary forces that keep it alive, and alternative solutions. International and regional organizations, as well as their …
The article published by ECFR examines the foreign policy of Türkiye in the Middle East. Brief summary of the article follows as: Turkey has spent much of the past decade trying to expand its influence and remake the Middle East in its own image This created a major battle line between the country and its …
Current situation requires more attention for security in Europe. Instability in Eastern neighbors, Putin’s aggression and China’s rise put European security and global stability under question. Strategic reflection processes have bee completed soon after the events broke out in Ukraine in late February: the EU released its Strategic Compass while NATO too published its latest …
Launched by French President Emmanuel Macron on May 9th speech in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the project is to be taken seriously for fostering co-operation between the EU members and their neighbors. It was welcomed negatively by Central and East European Member States as it was regarded as an alternative way to reject Ukraine …
As a part of her Asia tour Pelosi arrived Taiwan in late Tuesday causing tensions between China and Taiwan. China condemned the visit and Chinese foreign ministry released the statement within minutes after the landing saying “as the current leader of the U.S. Congress, no matter what reasons Speaker Pelosi visits Taiwan with, it is …
In author’s opinion, “the historic decision on Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia could weaken enlargement policy and heighten candidate countries’ vulnerability to external pressure”. Does the EU candidate status help resist the outside pressure? Not only that, but also democratic and economic reforms are the features to enact for meeting EU standards for the accession However, …
“The Johnson era is ending as it began – in farce. Brexit will not be reversed, but there is now a realistic chance that Britain will begin to repair its relationship with the EU” – Nick Witney begins his opinion-based article about the future of EU-UK relations. Now Johnson off the office, it is time …
Former Japanese prime minister who served the longest in office led the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to the victory twice, first in 2006 for a short time, then with unexpected comeback in 2012 until 2020 when he resigned for health reasons. He has been the youngest Japanese post-war prime minister and belonged to the political …