Beware of Smiling Bears
WARSAW – Remember the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA), aimed at enshrining “commonly-shared values” between Russia and the European Community? Signed in 1994 during the hopeful early days of Russia’s first-ever democracy, the PCA was bolstered in 1999 by the creation of the European Union’s Common Security Defense Policy (CSDP). READ MORE
At Deauville, Europe Embraces Russia
President Nicolas Sarkozy of France and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany have had their differences over the years, but on one thing they appear to agree: if Europe wants to remain relevant in the world and maintain peace in its own backyard, it needs Russia.
Germany Demands NATO Show Greater Commitment To Nuclear Disarmament
France opposed to Berlin's efforts to link support for new missile defence system with removal of ageing US nuclear weapons. READ MORE
Russia moves closer to NATO over controversial missile shield
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has indicated Moscow might soften its stance on a controversial anti-missile shield after reassurances from France and Germany. READ MORE
Lithuania Will Be Committed To Helsinki Act Values During Its Chairmanship Of The OSCE
President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė forwarded a welcome address to participants of the Seimas sitting dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act and to Lithuania's upcoming chairmanship of the OSCE. READ MORE
In A Multi-Vector Trap: Who Will Guarantee The Security Of Ukraine?
In the end of September Ukraine raised an important issue during the UNO General Assembly – who will guarantee the security of non-nuclear states? Which is the point to strive for neutrality if it will result into vulnerability? In this respect “Politcom.ru” asked the experts the following question: how do you assess the possibility of the signing of an international treaty that would guarantee the security of Ukraine and other states, which refused of its nuclear potential and/or which are not included into international military blocks? READ MORE
NATO Needs a Missile Defense
To most people in Europe, the threat of missile attack is rarely on their radar. Of those who do think about it, some wonder about the cost; or about whether there really is a threat; or about whether missile defense actually works. READ MORE
Georgian FM On Motives Behind North Caucasus Visa-Free Rules
Georgia says it will be “a bridge connecting the North Caucasus with the civilized world”. READ MORE
China As A Superpower
Given its rapid and successful development, there can be no doubt that the People’s Republic of China will become one of the dominant global powers of the twenty-first century. Indeed, despite the massive problems that the country is confronting, it could even emerge as the global power. READ MORE
