Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
The EU has already lost the UK – it could lose Italy too
When Emmanuel Macron won the French presidency last year, his victory was heralded as the deathblow to the rise of populism in Europe. “European relief as pro-EU centre ground beats far-right” wrote the FT on its front page. “France votes for Europe” opined the Spanish daily La Vanguardia. Macron’s victory was seen as proof that the...
Poland’s Lubelskie Region: Always Looking to the Future
Poland’s Lubelskie region, located in the eastern part of the country, is perceived as traditionally agricultural with farmland accounting for 70 per cent of the region’s territory, compared to an average of 60 per cent across the country. That has not, however, been an obstacle for another sector — IT and business services — to grow...
Decision Looms for Ukrainian Journalist Accused of Spying on Russia
Prominent defense lawyer Mark Feygin claims Roman Sushchenko could be sent home in a prisoner swap. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Can there be Unity if there is so much Diversity?
Talking about the European Union’s cooperation one often cites the motto: ‘United in Diversity’. This motto was included in the text of the European Constitution (Article I-8). ‘United in Diversity’ refers to the differences between the Member States regarding history, culture and languages. In doing so, the motto illustrates...
Internet of Things: when objects threaten national security
Poorly secured IoT devices could lead to attacks on national security flickr/electroluxdesignlab, CC BY-NCWe all know personal devices can be hacked, but a whole country’s security could be at risk too. The rise of the so-called Internet of Things (IoT), and against the backdrop of cyberwarfare, digital surveillance and digital subversion,...
The Unknown Richard Pipes
Richard Pipes via WikipediaBESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 849, May 29, 2018 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Most of the obituaries for the late Professor Richard Pipes, the doyen of America’s Russologists and President Ronald Reagan’s adviser, present an incomplete picture of this complex and unique scholar. Pipes, who died on May 17 at the...
Visit Russia and face a 14-year sentence on secret charges
A Russian prosecutor has demanded a 14-year sentence for Ukrainian journalist Roman Sushchenko on mystery spying charges in a ‘trial’ heard before a closed court. …read more Source: Kharkiv Human Rights Protection...
Ukrainian Jewish associations outraged by Kyiv Council plans for bloodstained Koliyivshchyna anniversary
The VAAD Association of Jewish Associations and Communities and a number of other Ukrainian Jewish organizations have expressed strong concern over the decision by the Kyiv City Council to hold events marking 250 years since Koliyivshchyna, a rebellion which resulted, among other things, in the 1786 Uman Massacre of Poles, Jews and...
EU Lets Gazprom Off Without Fines
Some eastern member countries unhappy with Commission ruling on the dominant player in the continent’s gas market. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Conference: “The European Union and Ukraine: How to enhance the cooperation and maintain the reform process?”
The EU-Ukraine conference of our project “Platform for Analytics and Intercultural Cooperation” (PAIC) on the topic of: “The European Union and Ukraine: How to enhance the cooperation and maintain the reform process?” will take place on Friday, 8 June 2018, from 9:00 am to 3:45 pm on the premises of the Representation of the European Commission...
