Europe and Eurasia

Wishful Thinking about ICJ’s Kosovo Ruling

Posted by Managingeditor on Mon, 09/06/2010 - 00:30 in Europe and Eurasia

By Warren Wilson
Contributing Writer
September 6, 2010

Kosovo’s path to independence has been a story of aspirations. Albanian Kosovars sought unlikely partition from Yugoslavia; with a little help from its friends, Kosovo achieved that aspiration.

European Shale Gas: Be Wary of the Hype

Posted by Managingeditor on Mon, 09/06/2010 - 00:28 in Europe and Eurasia, International Trade and Investment

By J.R. deLara
Contributing Writer
September 6, 2010

A wave of excited chatter has overtaken energy watchers in Europe. There is talk of a “game-changer” and a “revolution” unfolding on the continent.

Maintaining U.S.-Turkey Relations

Posted by Managingeditor on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 01:03 in Europe and Eurasia, Middle East

By Caitlin Katsiaficas
Contributing Writer
August 2, 2010

For decades, Turkey and the United States have maintained a strategic alliance.

Russo-Ukrainian Relations: Sevastopol and the Black Sea Fleet

Posted by Managingeditor on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 01:58 in Europe and Eurasia, Security Policy

By Tatiana Buba
Vol. XIX, No. 1: Spring/Summer 2010

While the Russo-Ukrainian dispute over natural gas has dominated international political discourse in recent months, it is Crimea that has the long-term potential to become a flashpoint for future con

France, for Frenchmen

Posted by Managingeditor on Sun, 07/11/2010 - 23:34 in Europe and Eurasia

By Kate Wilkinson
Contributing Writer
July 12, 2010

The debate between freedom of speech and national security typically hinges on the argument that certain types of speech, due to their ability to “incite violence”, should be prohibited for the good o

Turkish Solidarity with Tehran?

Posted by Managingeditor on Tue, 04/27/2010 - 13:03 in Europe and Eurasia, Middle East, Security Policy

By Murat Onur
Contributor
April 26, 2010

The international community rarely agrees on what constitutes a ‘security concern’ or a ‘threat’ to peace. One rare instance of such agreement is about Iran’s confrontational rhetoric and non-cooperation regarding its nuclear activities.

Turkey’s Reform Conundrum

Posted by Webeditor on Sun, 03/28/2010 - 22:53 in Europe and Eurasia, Middle East

By Murat Onur
Contributor
March 28, 2010

“Our Party shall prepare a completely new constitutional bill to allow freedoms, responding to the needs of the entire society, conforming to the principle of the State of law and standards of dem

Does Greece’s Financial Troubles Mean Death to the Euro?

Posted by Managingeditor on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 02:18 in Europe and Eurasia

By James Mazol
Web Editor
February 28, 2010

How would you like to retire early, avoid paying most of your taxes, and still receive free healthcare and education? Pack your bags for…Greece?