OSCE-supported money laundering and terrorist financing national risk assessments completed in Skopje
SKOPJE, 11 September 2015 – The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’s (FYROM) authorities presented today a completed money laundering and terrorist financing national risk assessment (NRA) at a workshop organized by the OSCE and the World Bank in Skopje. Representatives from the private sector, financial oversight authorities and...
OSCE Chairperson Dačić condemns recent attacks in Turkey
BELGRADE, 11 September 2015 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić, sharply condemned the recent spate of terrorist attacks which caused dozens of casualties among Turkish security personnel, and extended his condolences to the families of the victims. “We hope tensions will de-escalate soon,” said Dačić....
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine based on information received as of 10 September 2015
This report is for the media and the general public The SMM monitored the implementation of the “Package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements”. Its monitoring was restricted by the parties and security considerations*. The SMM recorded ceasefire violations at or around Donetsk airport and none in the Luhansk region. In Uman,...
Leadership labels: No, Harper is not a neo-con
A recent piece by Matthew Bondy in Foreign Policy argues that Stephen Harper is “the Last Neocon” and “Bush-era Hawk.” Bondy largely supports this view by pointing to Harper’s support for the 2003 Iraq War, Afghanistan and his support for “advancing freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.” Let’s get this straight —...
Foreign Media Companies Selling Up, Quitting Russia
Publishing groups to sell assets before foreign ownership law comes into force. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russian Jailed for Painting Ukraine’s Colors on Moscow Skyscraper
Four others cleared of vandalism charges in case of painted Soviet star. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
![[Translate to English:] Regionale Sicherheit und Zusammenarbeit in der Arktis- und Ostseeregion](https://research.uaposition.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SWP-240x240.jpg)
[Translate to English:] Regionale Sicherheit und Zusammenarbeit in der Arktis- und Ostseeregion
[Translate to English:] Die Krise um die Ukraine hat sich im Verhältnis zwischen dem Westen und Russland längst zu einer grundsätzlichen Vertrauenskrise entwickelt, da Russland die Fundamente der europäischen Sicherheitsordnung in Frage stellt. Das Verhalten in Regionen wie der Ostsee und der Arktis, die Russland mit EU- sowie...
How Should the West Respond to Ukraine’s NATO Bid?
It used to be that Ukrainians were heavily pro-Russian, and would have agreed to join NATO only alongside Russia’s joining. However, in light of the conflict ignited almost two years ago, it appears that Ukrainians have finally had enough and today, a supermajority favors joining NATO without Russia. The new thinking in Ukraine requires the...
Belarus Opposition Leader Mikhalevich Returns From Self-Exile
Lukashenka opponent detained upon return home to Belarus. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russian Fighters Supporting Syrian Troops, say Reuters Sources
Russian soldiers’ selfies, social media accounts may indicate their deployment to Syria …read more Source: Transitions Online...
