Estonia’s President at Harvard University: we need more efficient and visible Trans-Atlantic partnership
Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, who is currently on a working visit to the United States of America, visited Harvard University yesterday afternoon where he gave a presentation on European and Trans-Atlantic security in the 21st century.
Putin crashed Abkhazian dreams
Last week there was a visit of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Belarus where he took part in a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of the union state.
The Revolution In Kyrgyzstan Lives On
As we approach the fifth anniversary of Kyrgyzstan's so-called Tulip Revolution, it is appropriate to ask some hard questions. For instance, were the events of the spring of 2005 really a revolution at all?
Collective Defense in Central Asia Contradicted by Rising National Spending
Despite the impact of the global economic crisis on all of the economies within the former Soviet Union, averaging a 7 percent decline in GDP in 2009, defense spending has increased in each state with the exception of Belarus (which remained unchanged in 2009 year-on-year at 1.5 percent of GDP).
Japan exports to Asia and US rise
Japan's exports grew 45% in February compared with the same month a year ago, because of strong demand in Asia.
Karzai in China to discuss trade
Afghan President Hamid Karzai begins a visit to China, with trade and investment high on the agenda.
China's heir-apparent pitches Russian alliance
The man widely seen as China's next leader told Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Tuesday the world's two most powerful emerging market economies should help each other increase their weight in global affairs.
Armenia Issue Stalls Gas Talks
Talks between Turkey and Azerbaijan over securing the Nabucco gas pipeline have stalled due to disagreements over Turkey's attempts to normalize relations with Armenia.
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