Manja DJURIC DZAKIC European pre-accession assistance instruments supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina acted to strengthen the process of reconciliation and cooperation through non-renewal of regional cooperation on the basis of financial and other support. It turned out, however, that the EU measures … [Read more...]
What has Brussels Ever Done for Us?
Monday, 18 February 2013 http://lindleyfrench.blogspot.ro/2013/02/what-has-brussels-ever-done-for-us.html Julian Lindley-French is an internationally-recognised strategic analyst, advisor and author. Formerly Eisenhower Professor of Defence Strategy at the Netherlands Defence Academy, and … [Read more...]
Trupa de saltimbanci şi sperietoarea pentru lăstuni
Maria Diana POPESCU Morişca lumii nu se opreşte, ziarele scriu, hoţii îi învaţă pe morari să macine cu autoritatea celor care împart făina, eu pornesc din nou prin mulţime, e impresionantă viaţa în mijlocul inamicilor. Sub lupa practicienilor chitiţi pe comersanţii de piei, la fel ca privirea unei … [Read more...]
România şi Schengen
George CIAMBA Dezbaterea la nivel naţional privind aderarea României la Spaţiul Schengen a suscitat, în mod firesc, numeroase dezbateri legate atât de procesul în sine, cât şi de mizele şi de perspectivele României. Articolul de faţă îşi propune să prezinte, succint, elementele principale legate de … [Read more...]
European Union’s Energy Policy and Turkey in the Post-Cold War Era
Veysel AYHAN Growing dependency of the EU to external sources in oil and natural gas consumption, perceives as a security problem within the Union. Currently, about 80 percent of oil, consumed within the EU is exported. Beside, dependency of the EU to the natural gas resources exceeds 55 percent. … [Read more...]
On the Energy Crisis in Eastern Mediterranean within the Context of Strategy, Taken Steps and Do’s
Ulvi KESER Cyprus has been the center of interest during almost all historical periods and it has aroused attention in the public opinion. The main component that has made the island an arresting constituent can be referred as its strategic location in the middle of the Asia, Europe and Africa. … [Read more...]
Turkey’s Outstanding Record in Economy and Democracy
Güven GÜNGÖR There are some countries whose name is mostly pronounced during last decade. Especially the global economic downturn highlighted the performance of those countries among which Turkey is considered as a special case. Being one of the most important actor in its region and in global … [Read more...]
The Importance of the Balkans in Turkish Foreign Policy
Interview with HE Ömür Şölendil - Ambassador of Turkey to Bucharest Your Excellency, What is the importance of the Balkans in Turkish foreign policy? What are the basic principles that guide Turkey’s policy towards the region? Turkey shares a common geography, a common cultural heritage, common … [Read more...]
Turkey’s Regional Expertise can Bring Important Strategic Benefits to the EU
Interview of HE Titus CORLĂŢEAN, Romanian Ministry for External Affairs Interviewed by Vasile SIMILEANU, January 2013 Your Excellency, How do you asses the current stage of the bilateral relations between Romania and Turkey? The bilateral relations between Romania and Turkey are excellent, … [Read more...]
Iranul joacă un rol decisiv în domeniul siguranţei şi chestiunilor politice din regiune
Interviu cu dr. BAHADOR AMINIAN, Ambasadorul Republicii Islamice Iran la Bucureşti Excelenţă, În literatura de specialitate din România, zona Golfului este denumită generic Golful Persic. În literatura arabă acesta este specificat ca Golful Arabiei. Vă rugăm să ne explicaţi de ce o entitate … [Read more...]