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The Referendums for Reunification with Russia the geopolitical stakes of a democratic choice

... Russia represent almost half of the world's population and this episode once again underlines the new multipolar configuration, the disagreements on the interpretation of international law and the impossibility of isolating Russia despite pressure from Western governments. The European Union's proposal to sanction[vi] observers from EU member states who have been monitoring these referendums on the ground is an outrageous attempt at intimidation to prevent them from testifying to the reality on the ...

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24.03.2023 14:58:32

Europe “The starry heavens above me…”* A plea for awareness and peace

... border of the former German Empire was once located? Or how far to the northeast the village of Nimmersatt and the nearby coaching inn Immersatt actually lay? Nimmersatt was located at the northern tip of East Prussia, surrounded by the Baltic Sea to the west and Russia to the east and north. Russia – then Russian Lithuania – was our direct neighbor until 1918. The Memel territory was traditionally Prussian borderland, 120 km long and 40 km wide, stretching north along the Memel River. In 1422, the ...

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26.01.2023 17:44:48

The Golden Background of Eurasia. The New Cold War and the Third Rome.

... scientist of Greek origin, may represent a new stage in the study of the Fourth Political Theory.In a book of 114 pages the graduate of Freiburg and Seville universities separates myths from reality regarding the old-new confrontation between Russia and the West. He introduces the German reader to the Eurasian ideology and provides his own unique interpretation on how political theories evolved in both Russia and the West. A special interest (and my personal sympathy) is aroused by his view on the theory ...

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18.08.2017 10:09:32

IS THERE THE WAY OUT OF THE DARK: THE FUTURE OF THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY

Is there the way out of the current financial crisis? The answer to this question unequivocally depends on the prices of oil, fueled by the ongoing economic sanctions imposed on Russia by the West and worsening geopolitical situation. According to many western and eastern media, the forecasts about the future of the volatile oil prices are clearly multifarious. The prices of oil at the beginning of the year 2016 fluctuated around $30 per barrel,...

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25.02.2016 12:54:00

What lessons should politics learn from religion?

Amidst the increasing risks of a military confrontation between Russia and the West, politicians would better to take into account the experience of religious leaders like Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill. By Russia Direct With a great deal of buzz about a global war, involving Russia and other great powers, the recent Munich Security ...

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20.02.2016 21:15:00

The War against Islamic State: Reconstruction of the Geopolitical Balance

Will the war against Islamic State stimulate Russian — Euro-Atlantic Relations? The relations between Russia and the West have worsened due to the confrontation on the Southeast Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea by Russia. Consequent sanctions imposed on Russia by the West could have resulted in the next ‘cold war’. However, In spite of the political ...

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21.01.2016 14:19:00

What is right vs. what works

... not given by any government, but inherent through their god or intelligence through evolution. The other option, is what works in the near term, where a polarized world supports authoritarian regimes around the world, who are aligned to the East or West, and effectively brutalize and keep it a cap on their citizens and dissent. This option permits those in wealthier nations to go about their day, play on facebook/linkedin, write elitist opinions on social media, without setting foot in the land ...

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05.10.2015 11:22:00

Arabian Gulf & Cultural Dimension: As an Influential Force in Determining Interests

... will witness clash of cultures". Based on this we can be explained: how can use of cultural dimension in order to achieve the interests of the major powers in the Gulf? This happens through two-way: 1.The nature of the relationship between the West and Islam. 2. The nature of the relationship between the Islamic currents.A- The nature of the relationship between the West and Islam. There are strategic interests of major countries in the region. And the factors: Economic, Security, Political,...

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16.07.2015 19:23:00

How the Ukraine-Russia -West Crisis Might Come to the End

... and procedures. Possible only within a limited period of time, the peaceful coexistence scenario hinges on third-arty political actors’ unwillingness to actively seek compromise for the situation in Ukraine. The slow, gradual introduction of the Western sanctions, as well as Russia’s reactive sanctions against the Western nations, is now detrimental to all parties involved, although it does not preclude a dialog and contacts between parties involved in the settlement of the crisis. This ...

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16.09.2014 00:03:00

Moving from a Zero-Sum to a Positive Sum Game: Can Georgia Provide the Blueprint for Regional Cooperation with both the EU and Russia

Russia and the European Union (EU) are currently engaged in a geopolitical struggle for control of the post-Soviet space. While Russia is the current regional hegemon, the European Union and NATO have been trying to gain influence in what Russia refers to as its “near abroad.” Russia has retaliated by influencing the states in its near abroad not to sign cooperation agreements with the EU, and instead cooperate with Russia by joining its Customs Union. Russia has had a mixed record...

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22.07.2014 21:30:00

It's Time for a New Helsinki Conference on European Security

... gain recognition of East Germany (DDR) as a state. Finland used this opportunity to not only invite European states, but also invite all states who were responsible for peace and stability in Europe, including the United States and Canada. Although the West was initially hesitant about the Finnish initiative of organizing a conference on European security and stability, the success of Finland's policy of neutrality finally convinced them of the necessity of attending such a conference. The Finns were ...

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30.05.2014 15:08:00

Book Review: “Crisis: Russia and the West in the Time of Troubles” by Lilia Shevtsova and David J. Kramer

... ambitions” – a country that is “either preparing for war against an external enemy or pursuing enemies at home”(P.14). Nevertheless, developments since the book’s publication have shed new light on Russia relations with the West. One part of liberal society, former opponents of the current regime, spoke about the “reset of Putin´s policy,” his “new operating (enforcement) strategy“ (Nikolaiy Uskov) and “Putin´s triumph” (Gleb ...

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02.04.2014 17:03:00

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    U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity  
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