Dr. Vasile NAZARE Abstract. The largest country in Africa, with an area of over 2 million km2, has been and it still is haunted by internal conflicts, for a period of more then five decades (1955-2016). No matter we are referring to the justified war of secession and independence (1955-1972), … [Read more...]
GEOPOLITICAL ASPECTS OF AZERBAIJAN’S FOREIGN POLICY IN A QUARTER CENTURY
Arastu HEBIBBEYLI, PhD Abstract. In 2016 Azerbaijan marked the 25th anniversary of the restoration of its state independence. Able to reinstate independence twice in the past century in 1918 and 1991, Azerbaijan carries on its ancient and prolific tradition of statehood. This also means twice … [Read more...]
AMBIVALENŢA POLITICII EXTERNE A MUNTENEGRULUI DUPĂ DECLARAREA INDEPENDENŢEI
Parcursul euro-atlantic - factor de stabilitate în Balcanii de Vest Mrd. Aurel LAZĂR* Abstract. Montenegro is at the crossroads of the East and the West with a very important geostrategic position in Western Balkans and its foreign policy has been oriented toward EU and NATO prior its … [Read more...]
MUNTENEGRU: 10 ANI DUPĂ REDOBÂNDIREA INDEPENDENŢEI
Ambasador Paraschiva BĂDESCU* Abstract. Republic of Montenegro is among the youngest States with an oldest and complex history in Western Balkans. During 10 years since it regains its independence after 88 years, this small and beautiful country is making sustainable efforts in the process towards … [Read more...]
BALCANII – EVOLUŢII GEOPOLITICE ŞI DE SECURITATE
Ambasador Paraschiva BĂDESCU* Abstract. The article makes an analysis on evolutions in Balkans, impact of the crisis in Ukraine and Russia’s actions for the security, stability and development of the region; escalating tensions and competition among Russia and West to gain influence in the … [Read more...]
“Energy Independence is Part of National Security” – Interview with Yom-Tov SAMIA
PhD. Yom-Tov SAMIA is CEO and President of IC Green Energy Ltd. He is also Chairman of HelioFocus (Israel), and Chairman&President of Primus Green Energy Inc. (USA), two of the Company's holdings. Born in Beit-Lid/Pardesia camp in an immigrant couple from Bengazi, Lybia, Yom-Tov Samia is a … [Read more...]
Scoţia: un nou stat independent?
2014 will be an important year in the history of Great Britain. A referendum on the independence of Scotland, once considered a nationalist dream, is now a certainty. If the people of Scotland vote yes, the implication will vibrate through Britain and beyond. The union between Britain and Scotland … [Read more...]
Orientarea geopolitică a Republicii Moldova şi importanţa factorului extern
Aurelian LAVRIC Începând din 1812, când Imperiul Rus a ocupat partea de est a statului moldovenesc, numit de către ocupanții Basarabia, o luptă a început pentru acest teritoriu între actorii internaționali (imperii otoman, austriac și rus), precum și în interiorul teritoriului basarabean - pentru … [Read more...]
Ukraine, Europe and Russia
Dan BĂRBUŢ Ukraine is on the edge again today, trying to find space. It is on the edge of Russia and on the edge of Europe, its old position. What makes this position unique is that Ukraine is independent and has been so for 18 years. This is the longest period of Ukrainian independence in … [Read more...]
Rethinking and Reshaping Ukraine’s Positioning in the Spheres of Influence, Domination, and Integration: Geopolitics, Geoeconomy and Geomilitary
Isa MULAJ As the 20th anniversary of the fall of communism and disintegration of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR) is approaching, Ukraine’s position from some perspectives can still be considered as unsettled or being shaped. After two decades of independence as a non-aligned … [Read more...]