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Gas pipeline. Source: http://international.ibox.bg

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Joint European energy policy: Which to choose?

The events of February 2008 begged the question whether the European Union (EU) is capable of agreeing on common policy which would be advantageous for new member states in particular. The answer is “not”.The first proof was the negotiation for the cancellation of visa for the citizens of the Czech Republic when visiting the US. The Czech Republic asked the EU for help as early as three years ago…

Dmitry Medvedev falls within the immediate area of Vladimir Putin. Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk

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Loyal President

Nothing unpredictable has happened. Putin hasn’t amended the constitution. He neither held a referendum nor continued in his office. And finally he has appointed his successor. The question “who is going to fill the top post in the Kremlin” isn’t burning any longer. Nevertheless, analysts keep on discussing about the way in which Putin plans to supervise his successor. It’s not a secret that Vladimir Vladimirovich…

Sofia, Monument of "Tsar - Liberator", the Russian Tsar Alexander II. Source: blogs.trb.com

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Russian Year in the Balkans

The year 2008 was proclaimed the Year of Russia in Bulgaria. Annually, Russian diplomacy strives to strengthen Moscow’s influence in some countries in this way. Although this way of bilateral contacts intensification may remind of Soviet-style campaigns, the results of the visit of the Russian President Vladimir Putin to Bulgarian capital Sofia on 17th and 18th January attest that, in contrast to Ukraine or Belarus..

Moldovan political analyst Igor Munteanu

Interviews · Politics

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European integration has no alternative. Interview with the political scientist Igor Munteanu

An interview with Moldovan political scientist Igor Munteanu on Moldova´s choice to enter the European Union, Moldovan democracy, Transnistrian conflict and security issues in the Black Sea area. Igor Munteanu works as the Executive Director of Institute for Development and Social Initiative (IDIS) Viitorul.Moldova is very often considered a single consolidated democracy in the Post-Soviet area. Do you agree…

Moscow, Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral. Source: http://www.bielefeldt.de

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Elections in Russia – profanity or a feature of steered democracy

The State Duma elections ceased to be a significant event in the country already long time ago. Anyway, they draw the attention of those who are interested in political processes and the history of this country. The majority of political analysts and observers assume that the oncoming parliamentary as well as presidential elections won’t carry unexpected results. According to them they will be under way…

Nabucco gas pipeline project. Source: www.nabucco-pipeline.com

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New vision for Nabucco

A conference on the Nabucco gas pipeline project attended by the partners involved was held on 14th and 15th September in Budapest. Apart from the main representatives of companies, which are the members of the consortium composed of OMV, MOL, Transgas, Bulgargaz and Botas, among those who attended the conference were also the European Commissioner for Energy Andris Piebalgs, the Hungarian…

Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin. Source: http://www.postimes.ee

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Energy (in)security of Moldova

The disintegration of the USSR caused economic collapse in Moldova as well as in other Soviet republics. After 1991, the energy prices reached the world level, which affected also changes in trade relations. Economic crisis even deepened after the separation of Transnistria in 1992, when Moldova lost a large part of its industrial capacity. In the USSR era, Transnistria was considered the most developed region of Moldova…

The building of the State Duma of the Russian Federation. Source: www.nashavlast.ru

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In the run-up to general elections

The parliamentary elections to the State Duma will be held at the beginning of December 2007. Political parties need at least 7 per cent of the vote to qualify for the seats in the lower chamber of the parliament. All seats are elected by proportional representation. Federal Registration Service keeps 15 political parties eligible for the vote on file, namely Social Democratic Party of Russia, United Russia…

The presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Robert Kocharian and Aliyev Ilche​​. Source: RFE / RL (c) 2004

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Current state of negotiations concerning the status of Nagorno-Karabakh

The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan concerning control over Nagorno-Karabakh begun in 1991. Since May, 1994, cease-fire was declared according to the truce agreement. Negotiations on the Karabakh conflict settlement are held with intermediatory mission of the OSCE Minsk Group, co-seated by the RF, USA and France. Until recently, there was much optimism in diplomacy circles…

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir V. Putin with U.S. President, George W. Bush's ranch in the state of Maine. Source: www.whitehouse.gov

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Threat of new Cold War on the background of newest development of bilateral relations between the USA and Russia

Antimissile shield planned to be deployed by the USA in Poland and Czech republic in protection against potential nuclear threat from „unfriendly” countries like Iran or North Korea undoubtedly became new stumbling-block between two greatest powers in the world. Russian President Vladimir Putin during visit of his Czech partner Vaclav Klaus in Moscow in April this year compared contruction…