Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
Deregulation of the Finnish Long-distance Bus Market
Abstract A new law on public transport came into effect in Finland in December 2009. According to the new law, regulators are not allowed to restrict competition between bus companies, unless it is necessary for ensuring adequate quantity and quality of transport services. Until 2009 bus companies had to apply for and be granted a licence for...
Brexit in a Historical Context: Pursuing a Global Vision at the Expense of Domestic Harmony?
Members Event 12 November 2019 – 6:00pm to 7:00pmAdd to CalendariCalendar Outlook Google Yahoo Chatham House | 10 St James’s Square | London | SW1Y 4LE Professor David Reynolds, Professor …read more Source:: Chatham...
Medium-Size U.S. Cities Offer Opportunities, Lessons to Young European Entrepreneurs
When you ask most people to name innovation hot spots in the United States, major hubs like Silicon Valley, New York, and San Francisco are usually the first to come to mind. But if you ask an entrepreneur from Austin, Denver, or Seattle, they will proudly tell you that big opportunities often hide in much smaller cities. That is why each year,...
Social Media Platforms Reveal China’s Disinformation Reaching the West
In the past week, Google, Twitter and Facebook each deactivated networks of accounts found to be waging Beijing-backed global influence campaigns — a sign that China is taking pages out of Russia’s propaganda playbook. Why it matters: These campaigns, which aim to discredit the massive protests underway in Hong Kong, show China not only...
Japan-South Korea Tensions Are Eroding Security in Northeast Asia
Tit-for-tat behavior between Japan and South Korea has continued following the publication of the …read more Source:: Council on Foreign...
The G-7 Gathers in Biarritz for a Dysfunctional Family Reunion
This weekend, leaders from the G-7 will convene for their annual summit, this time in Biarritz, F …read more Source:: Council on Foreign...
Artificial Intelligence Applications & Venture Funding in Healthcare
Abstract Venture Capital (VC) funding raised by companies producing Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions is on the rise. In healthcare, VC funding is distributed unevenly and certain technologies have attracted significantly more funding than others. The funding decisions made by VC companies also work as a technology driver for the industry....
See How Much You Know About the Cold War
The decades-long confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union defined global dipl …read more Source:: Council on Foreign...
Open Day of the GFFO in Berlin New BICC photo exhibition ”Safety First”
SALW control is of great importance for peace-building. For the peace and conflict research institute BICC (Bonn International Center for Conversion), SALW control is a field of activity central to research and the provision of technical and policy advice. BICC works closely with the German Federal Foreign Office, which finances most of the...
How Putin’s Russia Works
In his most recent book Anders Aslund details the current state of affairs in Putin’s Russia and provides an overview of the system that he defines as “crony capitalism.” The book serves as a good primer of the subject, offering a useful meta-analysis and integrating points. …read more Source:: Institute of Modern...