Inside Iran’s nuclear reasoning
Is Iran really hell-bent on becoming a nuclear-armed state? Or will it settle for nuclear capability, able to make weapons but choosing not to? Does the difference matter?
Turkish power system connected with European grid
On 18 September 18, 2010 the Turkish power system was synchronized with the interconnected power systems of Continental Europe.
Russian prosecutor: Attacks have quadrupled in North Caucasus
Violence in Russia's conflict-ridden North Caucasus has risen significantly this year despite the increased deployment of troops loyal to Moscow, the Interfax news agency reported Thursday.
Poll win shows Turks want more democracy, FM says
Sunday’s approval of constitutional reforms in a nationwide referendum indicates the Turkish nation’s will to live in a freer and more democratic environment in compliance with European Union standards, according to the country’s foreign minister.
Cyprus-Turkey tensions remain a big barrier
There are budgetary and tactical imperatives for closer EU-Nato ties, but it could be a long wait
Romania, Bulgaria mull joint hydropower
Bulgarian and Romanian government representatives met in Bucharest and reached agreements on a number of joint energy pursuits
Defend against cyber attacks
Paralyzing attacks on a vulnerable nation's web-connected electronic command, control and information systems are now a fact of life in our cyber-dependent world. Estonia and Georgia became victims of that modern menace in 2007 and 2008 when critical government systems were taken down by anonymous hackers who probably worked for Russia. The Georgia attacks coincided with a Russian invasion.
‘West should be fairer in approaching Turkey,’ says report
A new report from the International Crisis Group, ‘Turkey’s crisis over Israel and Iran,’ says the country’s Western partners ‘should be fairer’ in approaching Turkey. The report says the West should not use one-sided presentations of its policy on Iran or Israel to decide whether or not it is ‘Western’ and ‘European’
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