Publications

This paper presents a demographic analysis of Russia. It argues that Russia is experiencing the deepest systemic and civilizational demographic crisis in its history. The author predicts that by mid 2...chevron_right

This paper examines the distinctive features of Russian foreign policy toward the Caucasus and Central Asia. This policy, the author argues, is characterized by a post-imperial and post-colonial perce...chevron_right

This paper first characterizes the visible external symptoms of the crisis in Russian-EU relations. The second part provides an analysis of the causes of the crisis, both the primary, profound and lon...chevron_right

This report discusses issues concerning Ukrainians' attachment to their country and their perception of their own identity. It presents an analysis of attitudes to various important facts in the histo...chevron_right

This paper examines the state of the Russian economy from the perspective of the changes that took place after the 1998 economic crash and Vladimir Putin's rise to power. The analysis aims to answer ...chevron_right

This paper examines the importance of foreign direct investments for the region of the western Balkans. The author describes the private sector activity and regional cooperation programs and discusses...chevron_right

This report gives an overview of Belarus and its economic, political and social challenges. Furthermore, it looks at Belarus' complex relationship with its big neighbor Russia. Finally, it contains th...chevron_right

This paper discusses Ukraine's Orange Revolution of late 2004. The author examines the social and economic factors that in her opinion led to the outbreak of the revolution. She also sheds light on Uk...chevron_right

This paper examines the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). First, it considers the general principles of the ENP including its objectives and instruments. Further, it examines the EU's approach to i...chevron_right

This paper assesses the new authorities' policies in Ukraine. It first considers the difficult period of the transfer of power and the transformation of Ukrainian society. It also draws attention to t...chevron_right

This report examines the security-related situation in the newly independent states (NIS) area and the motivations for NATO's interest in the co-operation with its Eastern partners. It contains a desc...chevron_right

This paper discusses projected gas transport routes from Russia to the EU. First, it deals with the importance of gas exports to the economy of Russia and then the EU member-states dependence on gas i...chevron_right

This paper discusses the role of Turkey as a transit country for energy. The author outlines Turkey's energy strategy and different domestic and international factors on which its success might depend...chevron_right

This paper gives a detailed timeline of the 'Orange Revolution' in the immediate aftermath of the run-off vote of the 2004 Ukrainian presidential election which was said to be marred by corruption, vo...chevron_right

This paper contains two studies related to Russia. The first one examines the region of the Northern Caucasus and the political problems Russia encounters there. The second one addresses the second te...chevron_right