ARMENIA AND AZERBAIJAN IN THE ENP - MISSED OPPORTUNITIES?

Author(s): Pawel Stawarz / Language(s): English / Issue: 32/2020

This article is devoted to the relations of the European Union with Armenia and Azerbaijan based on the European Neighbourhood Policy and the Eastern Partnership. Due to strategic location between Europe, the Middle East, as well as Central Asia the above mentioned instruments are very important for the European Union and its Member States, as well as Armenia and Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan’s rich resources of crude oil and natural gas combined with the dominant role of the Russian Federation in the region make these two countries geopolitically important. In the context of the diversification of fuels in the EU energy sector this situation poses challenges for Brussels. Russia is the main supplier for many EU countries (the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline shows that important EU members want to strengthen the observed realities, as does the Russian Federation) and the European diversification efforts are a threat to a stabilization of the energy dialogue with Moscow. The growing importance of the discussed countries of the South Caucasus has not caused significant interest among scholars in this issue. This is probably due to little interest in Armenia and Azerbaijan so far of major actors in the international political scene - with Russia as an exception. This text is an attempt to at least partially fill this gap.

BACKDOOR POLITICS: PERMITTING INFORMALITY FOR FORMAL DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICAN DEMOCRACIES

Author(s): Aluko Opeyemi Idowu / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2020

The backdoor politics is a general term behind the study of effective and responsible public policy from the perspective of informal political processes. The study analyses informal input determinants that affect responsible public politics. The methodology utilises data from the Afrobarometer database, assessing three countries in Africa, from the east, west and southern parts – Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, respectively. The starting point of this methodology is that policy is responsible and effective if it integrates formal and informal decision-making processes and decision implementation.

Badania nad działalnością legislatur – interdyscyplinarny obszar nauki

Author(s): Jacek K. Sokołowski / Language(s): Polish / Issue: 3/2008

Belt and Road Initiative w Afryce i jej wpływ na rozwój The Joint Africa–EU Strategy

Author(s): Karolina Leszek / Language(s): Polish / Issue: 2/2020

The purpose of the paper is to analyse how the progress of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative(BRI) and the participation of African countries may affect the shape and development of the Joint Africa–EU Strategy (JAES), established in 2007. Since 2013, when BRI was presented to the world for the first time, we have been able to observe increased activity of representatives of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in promoting and implementing the project. Due to the fact that BRI is going to connect the trade route of China with the countries of East Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East,and Europe, which is supposed to trigger the extension of the Chinese financial and infrastructure activities, it should be considered as a priority for the Chinese government. However, taking into account of still unclear concept of the initiative we should focus on analysing the impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on the European Union’s strategy towards African countries.

BETON - Kulturno propagandni komplet br. 191, god. XIII, Beograd, utorak, 16. januar 2018.

Author(s): Arben Idrizi,Saša Ćirić,Đorđe Krajišnik,Predrag Lucić / Language(s): Serbian / Publication Year: 2018

MIXER, Arben Idrizi: Popa; antiCEMENT Saša Ćirić: Jezik ljubavi i jezik usamljenosti; CEMENT, Đorđe Krajišnik: Šega, šala, cigla; PREDRAG LUCIĆ, lirika utoke / 19. 11. 2014: Malvina

BETON - Kulturno propagandni komplet br. 217. god. XIV, Beograd, utorak 17. mart 2020.

Author(s): Saša Ćirić,Jelena Veljić / Language(s): Serbian / Publication Year: 2020

MIKSER, Saša Ćirić: O jugoslovenskim labudovima i pionirima; ŠTRAFTA Redakcija ULUS-a: Zimski radovi; ARMATURA, Jelena Veljić: Redovno pranje ruku; BLOK BR. V, Studiostrip: Primeri

Bevezető a Fordulat 23. számához

Author(s): Zoltán Sidó,Natasa Szabó / Language(s): Hungarian / Issue: 23/2018

A Fordulat aktuális a digitális forradalom tágabb kontextusát vizsgálja. Az itt megjelenő szövegek megpróbálják bemutatni, miként változtak a számítástechnikát és az internetet övező ideológiák a hidegháború kezdetétől napjainkig, valamint hogy az elmúlt két-három évtizedben milyen gazdasági-politikai folyamatokba ágyazódott az internet és a digitális ipar robbanásszerű terjedése.

Bogurodzico, przegoń Putina. Pussy Riot - feministki kontra autorytaryzm w Rosji

Author(s): Szymon Wasielewski / Language(s): Polish / Issue: 1/2019

The events that took place in Russia at the end of 2011 – therigged parliamentary elections and the nomination of Vladimir Putinas presidential candidate, his return to the Kremlin after four years, caused numerous protests on a previously unknown scale. According tovarious estimates, tens of thousands of dissatisfied citizens took to thestreets of Moscow. They were led by Alexei Navalny and Boris Nemtsov,who was later murdered in 2015. The public support of the authoritiesand the condemnation of the protesters by Patriarch Cyril – the headof the Russian Orthodox Church, was met with a reaction from a nowoutraged society. On February, 21 2012, the famous feminist group PussyRiot, staged a performance in the building of the Council of Christ theSaviour in Moscow. The performance was to be a form of protest againstthe informal alliance of „the throne and the altar”. This informal alliancehas been present in Russia for many years, it obliges both sides to mutualsupport, especially in times of crisis. The trial of the three members ofthe Pussy Riot group – Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Ekaterina Samucevichand Maria Alokhina was strictly political, despite strict efforts of judgesand prosecutors to change its character. Under the pretence of offendingreligious feelings, a political lynch was carried out against the threewomen. The real reason for such harsh actions, was disobedience againstthe head of the Russian state and standing in opposition to the authoritarianform of government. The phoney trial was treated as a warningto the system’s opponents, for them to think twice before undertakingany actions against the state authorities. Pussy Riot’s performance andits consequences have provoked many questions about the condition ofthe rule of law in Russia and the durability of Vladimir Putin’s regime.The article describes the earlier activities of Pussy Riot, background ofthe events preceding performance in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior,a trial and the world’s response to the verdict. The research area durabilityand stability of political system in Russia during the presidencyof Vladimir Putin and what it guarantees. The main hypothesis is theassumption that any manifestation or insubordination to the existingorder in Russia is treated as an affront, and every person undertakingsuch action must be severely punished and stigmatized. The researchmethod used in the article is an analysis of written sources.

Book review: J. D. Vance (2016), “Hillbilly Elegy. A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis”, London: William Collins, 272 pages

Author(s): Karolina Zbytniewska / Language(s): English / Issue: 4/2019

Brexit a liberalna teoria stosunków międzynarodowych.

Author(s): Artur Niedźwiecki / Language(s): Polish / Issue: 1/2019

Hereby paper is dedicated to the issue of Brexit in the context of liberal theory of international relations, mainly by adoption of the qualitative method of textual examination of selected works, devoted to the abovementioned paradigm. The hypothesis of this article is a statement that liberal approach has a limited applicability to description of community disintegration mechanisms, including Brexit as their unquestionable syndrome. Existing theories of European integration, of which liberalism is one of the most influential theoretical schemes, reveal several malfunctions in exploration of Union’s decomposition processes, however, on the other hand, some of their specific components still remain valid. The above issue exposes a demand for investigating new tools and researching methods to scrutinize current trends in the European Union that would allow to review the present state of this organization in a more adequate manner.

Buletinul Științific al Universității de Stat “Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu” din Cahul: Științe Sociale

Frequency: 2 issues / Country: Moldova, Republic of

The Scientific Journal of Cahul State University “Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu”: Social Sciences aims to disseminate the results of research in the fields of social sciences: Political Science, Public Administration, Law and Sociology.

The Scientific Journal of Cahul State University “Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu”: Social Sciences was initiated to promote research and publication of the results in the above-mentioned areas and to ensure the exchange of views, information and new ideas for researchers, scholars and policy makers: to promote interdisciplinarity and encourage the expression of new visions or ideas, as well as positive experiences reflected by own studies and research, original syntheses, methodologies or case studies.

Can Democracies Tackle Illiberal and “Inward-Looking” Drives?

Author(s): Daniel Dăianu / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2019

There is evidence of mounting illiberal inclinations in the industrialized world, in democratic societies; an “inward-looking” syndrome (rising nationalism) is also taking place. Are they to be linked with temporary drivers in the ‘extraordinary times’ we are living through, or do they have deeper roots? An answer to this question begs an examination of trends in society and economy, of the emergence of new (unconventional) threats, of disruptions and, not least, of failed public policies. The argument that ‘liberal democracy’ is on the wane is misleading to the extent that policies can be corrected, that citizens and elites alike do not lose trust in democratic values. It may also be true that, although democracy has a ‘liberal core’, it can also be driven by ‘illiberal’ components, and that the magnitude of the latter can vary. But for democracy to survive, its liberal core must be preserved.

Challenges of Deepening EU Free Trade Agreements with Southern Mediterranean Countries

Author(s): Tamás Szigetvári / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2020

Over the past decade the European Union concluded dozens of free trade agreements. These agreements are aimed at more than removing barriers to trade in goods; in a much broader context they also regulate other trade-related issues. Their purpose is to enhance the competitiveness of the Europe Union and to provide markets and investment opportunities for European companies. The EU offers so-called Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements (DCFTA) to neighbourhood regions, including the Southern Mediterranean area. The agreements would help the countries concerned to transform their legal system along European patterns so that they would essentially be integrated into the single market and become competitive growing economies. The EU would benefit from the resulting decrease in security risk from the concerned countries. Although in an optimal case DCFTAs indeed have a positive effect on the integration of Southern Mediterranean countries into the global economy, for the time being the risks seem to be greater than the benefits.

Closer to Europe? Domestic Changes and the Europeanization Processes in Post-Revolution Ukraine and Armenia

Author(s): Aram Terzyan / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2020

This article explores the challenges and opportunities of the Europeanization processes taking place in post-Maidan Ukraine and post-Velvet Revolution Armenia. It argues that despite the constraining effects of “competing governance provider” Russia, the interests, perceptions and preferences of the domestic elites are critical to the implementation of the EU policies in Ukraine and Armenia. Thus, it offers a more dynamic structure- agency interplay approach to account for the dynamics of Europeanization in the EU-Russia contested neighbourhood. The article concludes that the domestic change in Ukraine has been positively correlated with its Europeanization, while Armenia has been showing positive signs of responsiveness towards the European policies since the 2018 “Velvet Revolution.” The article enquires into integration without membership dynamics between the EU and Eastern neighbours, as well as into the actorness of the EU in post-revolution state-building in Ukraine and Armenia.

Colecția de working papers "ABC-ul Lumii Financiare"

Frequency: 1 issues / Country: Romania

Working papers’ collection THE ABC OF THE FINANCIAL WORLD includes the students research results presented at the Scientific Session of the Faculty of Finance and Banking from Bucharest University of Economic Studies.

All rights to the papers published in this collection are reserved exclusively to authors. As a result, papers must be properly cited according to international good practice.

The findings, interpretations, points of view and conclusions expressed in each scientific paper belong entirely to the authors. These do not represent the point of view of the scientific coordinator or of the Faculty of Finance and Banking.

The authors assume full responsibility of the ideas expressed and the originality of the paper.

Colocviu strategic

Frequency: 12 issues / Country: Romania

Strategic Colloquium, supplement of Strategic Impact journal is a monthly online publication, peer-reviewed and open access, edited by the Centre for Defence and Security Strategic Studies within National Defence University in Bucharest, Romania.  

COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF SOUTH SUDAN CONFLICT: DETERMINANTS AND REPERCUSSIONS

Author(s): Frederick Appiah Afriyie,Jian Jisong,Kenneth Yaw Appiah / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2020

South Sudan, which separated from Sudan in 2011 after nearly 40 years of civil war, was embroiled in a new devastating conflict at the end of 2013. This happened when political disputes coupled with preexisting ethnic and political fault lines became brutal. This conflict has mostly targeted civilians and most often, ethnic groups, and warring parties have been accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The conflict has resulted in a major humanitarian crisis, mass displacement and mass atrocities against South Sudanese citizens. Notwithstanding, instability in South Sudan has made the country one of the most dangerous countries for humanitarian aid workers in the world, especially as majority of them have lost their lives during their operation. In view of this, the article seeks to interrogate the main driving forces that triggered the deadly conflict and also the ramifications brought upon the population as well as the country.

Contemporary migration and population situation in Poland on the background of the European Union

Author(s): Paweł Hut,Józef Szymeczek / Language(s): English / Issue: 4/2019

We are currently observing significant changes in the world’s population. Until World War II, wecould see a constant increase in population in various parts of the world. Currently, in the selectedcountries of the eastern part of the EU, the population is decreasing, e.g. in Poland or Romania.Demographic indicators (fertility rate, mortality rate, migration rate) are affected by economic andsocial conditions. Various en masse pro-natalist policies are ineffective. EU societies are focused onexpectations other than parenthood. These changes will require new actions by state authorities inthe area of demography.

Converging Identities, Emerging Discourses: Muslim Fe-male Voices in British Media

Author(s): AHMED Sameera T / Language(s): English / Issue: 24/2019

There is an increasing presence of female Muslim voices in both mainstream British media and minority or community media as greater access has enabled them to create spaces for themselves in print, broadcast and new media. In converging their gender and religious identities, they are generating new discourses that challenge widely held stereotypes and starting new conversations about what it means to be female, British and Muslim. Using interview data from five journalists and examples of media discourses, this paper shows how the articulation of gendered and religious identities is evidence of a growing confidence and continued agency among young Muslim women in the UK.

Counterterrorism policy of Georgia

Author(s): Kakha Putkaradze / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2020

The represented research "Counterterrorism policy in Georgia" is dedicated to the study of counterterrorism policy in Georgia from the independence period up to now. The re-search discusses and analyzes the terrorism challenges faced by Georgia and counter-measures carried out by the government. The attention is focused on conceptual strategies and legislation regarding to combating terrorism. The important attention is paid to the discussion of geopolitical and regional processes, ongoing processes in Georgia and the conceptual framework existing in the country regarding combating terrorism.Taking into consideration the growing threat of terrorism in the world, we consider that this work will become an important source of research for scientist/researchers inter-ested in the terrorism issues.