Supranationalism vs. Devolution
|
|
- Rosamund Blankenship
- 7 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Supranationalism vs. Devolution
2 Supranationalism Cooperation among states for a common goal (political, economic, military, environmental) Can be connected with globalizing forces States may give up some political power (sovereignty) to join a supranational organization Examples: United Nations, European Union, African Union, NATO, NAFTA, ASEAN, OPEC, OAS, CIS,
3 European Union Primarily for economic purposes, but also politically, environmentally, and security oriented Economic changes: Border-free work, Euro currency (in most members), Free trade in EU, Free flow of currency across borders Has made EU a much more powerful player in global economy Member states elect representatives to EU Parliament
4 European Union EU Members Primarily for economic purposes, but also politically, environmentally, and security oriented Economic changes: Border-free work, Euro currency (in most members), Free trade in EU, Free flow of currency across borders Has made EU a much more powerful player in global economy Member states elect representatives to EU Parliament
5 African Union Goals To accelerate the process of integration in the continent to enable it play its rightful role in the global economy while addressing multifaceted social, economic and political problems compounded as they are by certain negative aspects of globalisation....to rid the continent of the remaining vestiges of colonization and apartheid; to promote unity and solidarity among African States; to coordinate and intensify cooperation for development; to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States and to promote international cooperation within the framework of the United Nations.
6 Association of Southeast Asian Nations Main aims: To accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region... To promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries of the region and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter. To promote active collaboration and mutual assistance on matters of common interest in the economic, social, cultural, technical, scientific and administrative fields
7 Association of Southeast Asian Nations Main aims: To accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region... To promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries of the region and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter. To promote active collaboration and mutual assistance on matters of common interest in the economic, social, cultural, technical, scientific and administrative fields
8 Devolution The breakdown of a state into smaller political units Local ethno-nationalism brings changes: political instability, regional separatism, creates new states/ borders, localizes power in smaller regions, economic instability, and mass migration (refugees/ethnic cleansing) Examples: Sudan, Yugoslavia, Soviet Union, Indonesia Examples of separatists movements: Kurds, Basques, Chechnya, Dagestan, Aceh, Tibet, East Turkestan, Punjab (India), Balochistan,
9 Basque Separatists The Basque country straddles the Pyrenees Mountains in France ad Spain Basques are linguistically/ethnically different from Spanish and French, and have advocated independence since the 1950s ETA, the Basque separatist group has used terrorist tactics
10 Basque Separatists The Basque country straddles the Pyrenees Mountains in France ad Spain Basques are linguistically/ethnically different from Spanish and French, and have advocated independence since the 1950s ETA, the Basque separatist group has used terrorist tactics
11 Former Yugoslavia Yugoslavia was created as a multi-ethnic state at end of WWI to unite all South Slavic speakers Relative peace under Josep Tito Yugoslavia has seven neighbors, six republics, five nationalities, four languages, three religions, two alphabets, and one dinar. Balkanization in 1990s: wars and ethnic cleansing broke country into Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, and Bosnia & Herzegovina - border disputes Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008
12 Former Yugoslavia Yugoslavia was created as a multi-ethnic state at end of WWI to unite all South Slavic speakers Relative peace under Josep Tito Yugoslavia has seven neighbors, six republics, five nationalities, four languages, three religions, two alphabets, and one dinar. Balkanization in 1990s: wars and ethnic cleansing broke country into Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, and Bosnia & Herzegovina - border disputes Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008
13 Kurds Kurds are a state-less nation spread between Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq Have advocated for independence since end of WWI PKK (Kurdish Workers Party) has fought armed conflict/used terrorism against governments to gain autonomy/independence for Kurdistan Kurds have been discriminated against and oppressed in several of the countries in which they live
14 Kurds Kurds are a state-less nation spread between Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq Have advocated for independence since end of WWI PKK (Kurdish Workers Party) has fought armed conflict/used terrorism against governments to gain autonomy/independence for Kurdistan Kurds have been discriminated against and oppressed in several of the countries in which they live
REPUBLIC OF SERBIA NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA. Belgrade, October 2009
REPUBLIC OF SERBIA ` NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA Belgrade, October 2009 1 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... 3 I. SECURITY ENVIRONMENT... 4 1. Global Environment... 4 2. Regional Environment...
More informationAPHuG Vocabulary: Chapter 8 Political Geography
APHuG Vocabulary: Chapter 8 Political Geography Directions: In the spaces provided, write a definition in your own words and identify a real-world (or reasonable potential real) example for each term.
More informationTITLE and AFFILIATION: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, TURKISH HERITAGE ORGANIZATION (THO)
NAME: ALI CINAR TITLE and AFFILIATION: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, TURKISH HERITAGE ORGANIZATION (THO) COMMITTEE: HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, SUBCOMMITTEE ON EUROPE, EURASIA AND EMERGING THREATS
More informationTHE WESTERN BALKANS LEGAL BASIS OBJECTIVES BACKGROUND INSTRUMENTS
THE WESTERN BALKANS The EU has developed a policy to support the gradual integration of the Western Balkan countries with the Union. On 1 July 2013, Croatia became the first of the seven countries to join,
More informationAsylum in the EU The number of asylum applicants in the EU jumped to more than 625 000 in 2014 20% were Syrians
53/2015-20 March 2015 Asylum in the EU The number of asylum applicants in the EU jumped to more than 625 000 in 2014 20% were Syrians Over a year, the number of asylum applicants 1 registered in the European
More informationEthnic Minorities in Europe: The Basic Facts
Ethnic Minorities in Europe: The Basic Facts Stefan Wolff Centre for International Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution University of Nottingham, England, UK stefan@stefanwolff.com There is no doubt
More informationUNDERSTANDING NATO THE ORIGINS OF THE ALLIANCE
UNDERSTANDING NATO THE ORIGINS OF THE ALLIANCE In the aftermath of the Second World War, East and West Europe found themselves separated by the ideological and political divisions of the Cold War. Eastern
More informationEnergy prices in the EU Household electricity prices in the EU rose by 2.9% in 2014 Gas prices up by 2.0% in the EU
92/2015-27 May 2015 Energy prices in the EU Household electricity prices in the EU rose by 2.9% in 2014 Gas prices up by 2.0% in the EU In the European Union (EU), household electricity prices 1 rose by
More informationGfK PURCHASING POWER INTERNATIONAL
GfK PURCHASING POWER INTERNATIONAL 1 Agenda 1. Europe 3 2. Americas 45 3. Asia & Near East 54 4. Afrika 66 5. Australia 68 6. Overview of countries and available levels 70 2 2 EUROPE 4 GfK
More informationUne nouvelle gouvernance mondiale pour le développement durable. The Exhaustion of Sovereignty: International Shaping of Domestic Authority Structures
Une nouvelle gouvernance mondiale pour le développement durable Taking the Initiative on Global Governance and Sustainable Development Paris, 13-14 avril 2003. The Exhaustion of Sovereignty: International
More informationMemorandum of understanding on a. Joint approach to address the natural gas diversification and security of supply challenges
Sides: Memorandum of understanding on a Joint approach to address the natural gas diversification and security of supply challenges as part of the Central and South-Eastern European Gas Connectivity (CESEC)
More informationModern European History courses, fall 2008 B226 Mafia and other Italian mysteries Carl Ipsen T, Th 2:30-3:45
Modern European History courses, fall 2008 B226 Mafia and other Italian mysteries Carl Ipsen T, Th 2:30-3:45 B323 The Holocaust Mark Roseman M, W 1:25-2:15; plus discussion B357 Modern France Rebecca Spang
More informationJoint Declaration. On the Establishment of the Regional Co-operation Council (RCC)
Joint Declaration On the Establishment of the Regional Co-operation Council (RCC) Representatives of the Participating States of the South East European Co-operation Process (SEECP), the United Nations
More informationEU s Asylum Policy and the Danish Justice and Home Affairs Opt-Out
EU s Asylum Policy and the Danish Justice and Home Affairs Opt-Out Marlene Wind, Professor and Director of Centre for European Politics, Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen Professor
More information"The European Union's Security Architecture and its role to strengthen Peace and Security"
Chairman EU Military Committee General Patrick de Rousiers at the 29 th Asia Pacific Round Table in Kuala Lumpur 02 June 2015 "The European Union's Security Architecture and its role to strengthen Peace
More informationIMMIGRATION TO AND EMIGRATION FROM GERMANY IN THE LAST FEW YEARS
IMMIGRATION TO AND EMIGRATION FROM GERMANY IN THE LAST FEW YEARS Bernd Geiss* Germany, Destination for Migrants Germany is in the middle of Europe and has common borders with nine countries. Therefore,
More informationEnergy Briefing: Global Crude Oil Demand & Supply
Energy Briefing: Global Crude Oil Demand & Supply November 6, 215 Dr. Edward Yardeni 516-972-7683 eyardeni@ Debbie Johnson 48-664-1333 djohnson@ Please visit our sites at www. blog. thinking outside the
More informationSecurity Sector Reform in South East Europe from a Necessary Remedy to a Global Concept
Study Group Information Anja H. Ebnoether Ernst M. Felberbauer Mladen Staničić Security Sector Reform in South East Europe from a Necessary Remedy to a Global Concept 13 th Workshop of the Study Group
More informationDori Pavloska Gjorgjieska, MBA SIDA funded SFARM project
Dori Pavloska Gjorgjieska, MBA SIDA funded SFARM project Europe & Euroasia Bureau 5 th Annual Regional Event Competitiveness, Finance and Economic Growth Sarajevo, 19 May, 2010 History of BAAN 2006 - Conference
More informationD R Ž E L J K O V A Š K O D R G O R D A N A R O K V I Ć U N I V E R Z I T Y B A N J A L U K A F A C U L T Y O F A G R I C U L T U R E
Trade arrangements and their impact on food sector development in Balkan Region Countries / candidate countries. D R Ž E L J K O V A Š K O D R G O R D A N A R O K V I Ć U N I V E R Z I T Y B A N J A L
More informationTrade Barriers Ing. Mansoor Maitah Ph.D. et Ph.D.
Trade Barriers Ing. Mansoor Maitah Ph.D. et Ph.D. Economic Basis for Trade Distribution of Economic Resources Different Technologies Goods are Differentiated as to Quality and other Non - price Attributes
More informationPart 1: The Origins of the Responsibility to Protect and the R2PCS Project
Part 1: The Origins of the Responsibility to Protect and the R2PCS Project What is the Responsibility to Protect (R2P)? R2P is an emerging international norm which sets forth that states have the primary
More informationSLOUGH DEMOGRAPHICS. AN ANALYSYS BY Slough Race Equality Council
SLOUGH DEMOGRAPHICS AN ANALYSYS BY Slough Race Equality Council Demographics Overview and Trends Slough has an extremely diverse population with BME communities making up a large proportion. Its diversity
More informationMonthly Report on Asylum Applications in The Netherlands and Europe
Asylum Trends Monthly Report on Asylum Applications in The Netherlands and Europe November 2013 2014 November 2014 Colophon Title Subtitle Author Asylum Trends Monthly Report on Asylum Applications in
More informationCouncil conclusions on Enlargement and Stabilisation and Association Process. General Affairs Council meeting Brussels, 16 December 2014
Council of the European Union PRESS EN COUNCIL CONCLUSIONS Brussels, 16 December 2014 Council conclusions on Enlargement and Stabilisation and Association Process General Affairs Council meeting Brussels,
More informationAdvanced Placement European History Summer Assignment 2015 Ms. Broffman
Advanced Placement European History Summer Assignment 2015 Ms. Broffman Welcome to AP European History. I look forward to working with you next year. The AP course and examination in European History are
More informationC O U N T R Y P R O F I L E S. Greece
C O U N T R Y P R O F I L E S Greece The research into literature on Greece s approach to international cultural policy suggests a positive attitude towards cooperation with other European countries vis-à-vis
More informationGuidelines for Applicants: Advanced Training Course
Emerging Security Challenges Division Guidelines for Applicants: Advanced Training Course Introduction The NATO (SPS) seeks to enhance cooperation and dialogue with all partners through civil science and
More informationStepping into EVS: Accreditation of European Voluntary Service Promoters in South East Europe
Stepping into EVS: Accreditation of European Voluntary Service Promoters in South East Europe A guide for non-profit organisations based in South East Europe wishing to become Host, Sending and/or Coordinating
More informationDelegations will find attached the above Declaration, as adopted by the High-Level Conference held in Luxembourg on 8 October 2015.
Council of the European Union Brussels, 9 October 2015 (OR. en) 12876/15 JAI 735 ASIM 113 RELEX 793 COWEB 103 ELARG 50 MAMA 157 NOTE From: To: Subject: General Secretariat of the Council Delegations High-Level
More informationVIIIth IEA Eastern Mediterranean Regional Scientific Meeting
International Epidemiological Association VIIIth IEA Eastern Mediterranean Regional Scientific Meeting Globalization and Public Health in the EMR November 25-27, 2010 Crowne Plaza Hotel Beirut-Lebanon
More informationMultinational Market Regions and Market Groups
Chapter 10 10 Multinational Market Regions and Market Groups McGraw-Hill/Irwin International Marketing, 13/e 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Global Perspective Might Free Trade
More informationEuropean Defense Trends
European Defense Trends Budgets, Regulatory Frameworks, and the Industrial Base An Annotated Brief CSIS Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group project directors Guy Ben-Ari David Berteau authors Joachim
More informationConflict Management Simulation. Macedonia: Albanian Minority-Based Secessionist Insurgency
Conflict Management Simulation Macedonia: Albanian Minority-Based Secessionist Insurgency Scenario Past compromises: uneasy informal and formal arrangements seek to reconcile greater Albanian autonomy,
More informationTHE PRAGUE SUMMIT AND NATO S TRANSFORMATION
THE PRAGUE SUMMIT AND NATO S TRANSFORMATION A READER S GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE 3 I THE SUMMIT DECISIONS 9 II KEY ISSUES 19 New members: Expanding the zone of security 20 New capabilities: Adapting
More informationTRADE BLOCS. Trade Blocs page 1
TRADE BLOCS The Treaty of Rome reached in 1957 set in motion a process of integrating the economies of Western Europe. As we enter the new millennium, the European Union, instituting a common currency
More informationSexual Violence as Weapon of War. By Lydia Farah Lawyer & Legal researcher
Sexual Violence as Weapon of War By Lydia Farah Lawyer & Legal researcher In general women face in peacetime as well as in wartime different forms of discrimination and gender based violence. But during
More informationMay 2009 syllabus. Syllabus revised October 2009. For first examinations in May 2011
This is an edited version of the subject guide, for use with extended essay candidates. Assessment details for the subject are not included: please refer to the assessment criteria in the Extended Essay
More informationUNESCO s ROLE IN PROMOTING EDUCATION AS A TOOL TO PREVENT VIOLENT EXTREMISM SUMMARY
Executive Board Hundred and ninety-seventh session 197 EX/46 PARIS, 7 October 2015 Original: English Item 46 of the provisional agenda UNESCO s ROLE IN PROMOTING EDUCATION AS A TOOL TO PREVENT VIOLENT
More informationAP Human Geography 2005 Scoring Guidelines
AP Human Geography 2005 Scoring Guidelines The College Board: Connecting Students to College Success The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to
More informationThe Petrol Group's Business Plan and Key Targets for 2015 with Targets up to 2019 Summary
The Petrol Group's Business Plan and Key Targets for 2015 with Targets up to 2019 Summary December 2014 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... 3 THE PETROL GROUP'S FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE PLAN FOR 2015... 3 STRATEGIC
More informationTHE COUNCIL OF EUROPE'S FRAMEWORK CONVENTION FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATIONAL MINORITIES
Pamphlet No. 8 THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE'S FRAMEWORK CONVENTION FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATIONAL MINORITIES Summary: The European Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is the most comprehensive
More informationMINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENCE BUDGETARY DEPARTMENT. BASIC INFORMATION ON THE MoND BUDGET FOR 2016
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENCE BUDGETARY DEPARTMENT BASIC INFORMATION ON THE MoND BUDGET FOR 2016 Warsaw, February 2016 Basic Macroeconomic Indicators 2016 National budget 2016 Defence budget 2016 2,00%
More informationREGIONAL YOUTH PEACE CAMP KOSOVO 2013
REGIONAL YOUTH PEACE CAMP KOSOVO 2013 13 20 September 2013 (TRAVEL DAYS INCLUDED) CALL FOR APPLICATIONS PRELIMINARY PROJECT INFORMATION Supported by: Government of Kosovo - Ministry of Culture Youth and
More informationEurocentrum Praha 4 th October 2007. A stronger Europe for a better world is the motto of the current Portuguese Presidency.
Eurocentrum Praha 4 th October 2007 Portuguese Presidency of the European Union A stronger Europe for a better world A stronger Europe for a better world is the motto of the current Portuguese Presidency.
More informationHow To Make A Positive Decision On Asylum Applications In 2014
82/2015-12 May 2015 Asylum decisions in the EU EU Member States granted to more than 185 000 asylum seekers in 2014 Syrians remain the main beneficiaries This News Release has been revised on 21 May following
More informationINTERNATIONAL TRADEMARK REGISTRATION UNDER THE MADRID PROTOCOL
INTERNATIONAL TRADEMARK REGISTRATION UNDER THE MADRID PROTOCOL Presented to The American Bar Association Spring Meeting Washington, D.C., April 24, 2013 Bruce Alexander McDonald BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY
More informationANALYSIS OF TURKEY S CURRENT POLITICAL ISSUES. AUTHOR Ali KOCA
ANALYSIS OF TURKEY S CURRENT POLITICAL ISSUES AUTHOR Ali KOCA December 2014 Since the Turkish Republic was established, Peace at home, peace in the world principle has always constituted the basis of Turkish
More informationEU Lesson Plan. Name of Teacher: Sharon Goralewski School: Oakland Schools Title of Lesson Plan: The European Union: United in Diversity
EU Lesson Plan Name of Teacher: School: Oakland Schools Title of Lesson Plan: The European Union: United in Diversity Grades: 6th or 7 th Description: This lesson introduces the students to the countries
More informationContact Centers Worldwide
A Contact Centers Worldwide Country Tel.no. Supported lang. Contact Center Albania Algeria 852 665 00 +46 10 71 66160 Angola 89900 +34 91 339 2121 (Port) and Portuguese +34 913394044 +34 913394023 (Por)
More informationThe North Atlantic Treaty (1949)
The North Atlantic Treaty (1949) Washington D.C. - 4 April 1949 The Parties to this Treaty reaffirm their faith in the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and their desire to live
More informationTURKISH CONTRACTING IN THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET. Brief overview
TURKISH CONTRACTING IN THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET Brief overview Construction plays a crucial role in Turkey s economic development, accounting for well over 6% of GDP and employing some 1.5 million people.
More informationWorld History: Essential Questions
World History: Essential Questions Content Standard 1.0: Culture encompasses similarities and differences among people including their beliefs, knowledge, changes, values, and traditions. Students will
More informationFAO Regional Office (REU) - Budapest
Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU) FAO Regional Office (REU) - Budapest Norbert Winkler-Ráthonyi (Forestry Officer) CI - SFM Regional Workshop Zagreb, Croatia, 26-27 March 2013 Regional
More informationPress Kit Holidays for All day An outstanding day in Paris. Support our action: www.secourspopulaire.fr
Press Kit Holidays for All day An outstanding day in Paris Support our action: www.secourspopulaire.fr Contents An outstanding day in Paris p3 At the heart of the Holidays for All day: copain du Monde
More information14TH ASIA SECURITY SUMMIT THE IISS SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE FOURTH PLENARY SESSION
14TH ASIA SECURITY SUMMIT THE IISS SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE FOURTH PLENARY SESSION STRENGTHENING REGIONAL ORDER IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC: TOWARDS MORE ACTIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND COOPERATION SUNDAY 31 MAY 2015
More informationGREECE S FOREIGN POLICY IN THE 21 ST CENTURY By George A. Papandreou 1
GREECE S FOREIGN POLICY IN THE 21 ST CENTURY By George A. Papandreou 1 Abstract Greece is committed to embracing all those nations who strive for democracy within their frontiers, and peaceful cooperation
More informationBudapest Process A Silk Routes Partnership for Migration
Budapest Process A Silk Routes Partnership for Migration Fethi Etem, Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 May 2013, Lima Presentation 1. What is the Budapest Process? 2. The Istanbul Ministerial Declaration
More informationResolution 1244 (1999) Adopted by the Security Council at its 4011th meeting, on 10 June 1999
Resolution 1244 (1999) Adopted by the Security Council at its 4011th meeting, on 10 June 1999 The Security Council, Bearing in mind the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and
More information17/ Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure
United Nations General Assembly Distr.: Limited 9 June 2011 Original: English A/HRC/17/L.8 Human Rights Council Seventeenth session Agenda item 5 Human rights bodies and mechanisms Austria*, Belgium, Bosnia
More informationCOST Presentation. COST Office Brussels, 2013. ESF provides the COST Office through a European Commission contract
COST Presentation COST Office Brussels, 2013 COST is supported by the EU Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through a European Commission contract What is COST? COST is the oldest and widest
More informationPROJECT FINANCED BY THE HELLENIC AID MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS REPUBLIC OF GREECE
PROJECT FINANCED BY THE HELLENIC AID MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS REPUBLIC OF GREECE & HELLENIC REPUBLIC MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF EUROPEAN & INTERNATIONAL
More informationEditorial for Summer Edition
Editorial for Summer Edition of the SOCIETAS ET IURISPRUDENTIA 2015 Dear readers and friends, let me introduce the second issue of the third volume of SOCIETAS ET IURISPRUDENTIA, an international scientific
More informationUNHCR, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Belgium 22 Jul 1953 r 08 Apr 1969 a Belize 27 Jun 1990 a 27 Jun 1990 a Benin 04 Apr 1962 s 06 Jul 1970 a Bolivia 09 Feb 1982 a 09 Feb 1982 a Bosnia and Herzegovina 01 Sep 1993 s 01 Sep 1993 s Botswana
More informationErbil Declaration. Regional Women s Security Forum on Resolution UNSCR 1325
Erbil Declaration Regional Women s Security Forum on Resolution UNSCR 1325 The Women s Security Forum on Resolution No 1325 for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region concluded its work in Erbil
More information22 ND ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASIA-PACIFIC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM RESOLUTION APPF22/RES 01
22 ND ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASIA-PACIFIC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM RESOLUTION APPF22/RES 01 POLITICAL AND SECURITY MATTERS IN ASIA PACIFIC (Sponsored by Australia, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea and the Russian
More informationTuomioja commenced the event by welcoming Mogherini and presenting the theme of the day: Europe and the construction of peace.
EU as a peacebuilder? 5.3.2015 Eurooppasali, Helsinki Tuomioja commenced the event by welcoming Mogherini and presenting the theme of the day: Europe and the construction of peace. Scepticism about the
More informationThe relationship between UK motor insurance cover and Green Cards can be confusing. The following notes clarify the position.
MOTORING ABROAD Hiring a car abroad When hiring a car in the USA, insurance cover is sometimes limited to the legal minimum in the State where you hire. You could be held personally liable for any claim
More informationTURKISH PERSPECTIVE ON FTAs under the Turkey-EU CU (with a Special Emphasis to TTIP) Murat YAPICI DG for EU Affairs Ministry of Economy
TURKISH PERSPECTIVE ON FTAs under the Turkey-EU CU (with a Special Emphasis to TTIP) Murat YAPICI DG for EU Affairs Ministry of Economy Brussels, June 18, 2013 1 Contents I. Turkey-EU Association Relations
More informationCollaboration Grant. How to APPLY. Contents. Introduction. Eligibility criteria who is eligible and what is eligible? What we don t fund
Collaboration Grant How to APPLY Contents Introduction 2 Eligibility criteria who is eligible and what is eligible? 3 What we don t fund 6 How we assess the applications 7 Application form 6 INTRODUCTION
More informationMinistry of Defence Bosnia and Herzegovina
Centre for Security Cooperation Military Academy "General Mihailo Apostolski"-Skopje Ministry of Defence Bosnia and Herzegovina Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bosnia and Herzegovina Ministry of Security Bosnia
More informationSofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski THE BEGINNING The creation of Sofia University in 1888 marks the beginning of higher education in Bulgaria. Evlogy Georgiev, a prominent financier, and his brother
More informationActive Engagement, Modern Defence
Strategic Concept For the Defence and Security of The Members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Adopted by Heads of State and Government in Lisbon Active Engagement, Modern Defence Preface We,
More informationObstacles for Security Cooperation in North America. Roberto Domínguez 2012-2013 Jean Monnet/GGP Fellow
Obstacles for Security Cooperation in North America Roberto Domínguez 2012-2013 Jean Monnet/GGP Fellow What is North America? IR literature: United States and Canada After NAFTA: US, Canada, Mexico Over-theorization
More informationEuropean Disability Stragegy and Europe for Citizens Programme
European Disability Stragegy and Europe for Citizens Programme Rita Sassu ECP Europe for Citizens Point Rome, 10 May 2013 Europe for Citizens Programme The "Europe for Citizens" i Programme is established
More informationThailand and ASEAN. 1. ASEAN: Forty Five Years of Achievements
Thailand and ASEAN 1. ASEAN: Forty Five Years of Achievements Since its inception in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has made a number of achievements towards regional peace, stability,
More information31/01/2013 S22 European Investment Bank - Service contract - Contract notice - Restricted procedure
31/01/2013 S22 European Investment Bank - Service contract - Contract notice - Restricted procedure L-Luxembourg: EIB - Assistance to the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) for the implementation of the
More informationEnergy Prices. Presented by: John Heffernan
Global Wholesale Energy Prices Presented by: John Heffernan Energy in 2012 In 2012, the growth in Energy consumption slowed in 2012 90% of this growth came from China & India Consumption & production of
More informationTUNISIA. United Nations General Assembly. 6o th Session. Speech by Mr. Abdelwaheb Abdallah, Minister of Foreign Affairs. (New York September 19, 2005)
TUNISIA United Nations General Assembly 6o th Session Speech by Mr. Abdelwaheb Abdallah, Minister of Foreign Affairs CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY (New York September 19, 2005) PERMANENT MISSION OF TUNISIA TO
More informationErasmus Mundus Action 2 / External Cooperation Window Participation of Finnish Higher Education Institutions 2007-2014. Updated 21.7.
Erasmus Mundus Action 2 / External Cooperation Window Participation of Finnish Higher Education Institutions 2007-2014 Updated 21.7.2014 Participation of Finnish HEI s in Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation
More informationList of tables. I. World Trade Developments
List of tables I. World Trade Developments 1. Overview Table I.1 Growth in the volume of world merchandise exports and production, 2010-2014 39 Table I.2 Growth in the volume of world merchandise trade
More informationWorking Paper Research Unit European and Atlantic Security Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik German Institute for International and Security Affairs
Working Paper Research Unit European and Atlantic Security Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik German Institute for International and Security Affairs Frank Kupferschmidt A Combined Effort with Civil and
More informationC O N T E N T 4. Leased lines... 39 4.1. Market players... 39 4.2. Market volume and market players... 39 4.3. Prices for the leased lines service...
C O N T E N T 4. Leased lines... 39 4.1. Market players... 39 4.2. Market volume and market players... 39 4.3. Prices for the leased lines service... 4 4. Leased lines 4.1. Market players Besides the incumbent
More informationOverview World War I in the Middle East
Overview World War I in the Middle East The Middle East played a major role in World War I, and, conversely, the war was important in shaping the development of the modern Middle East. One might even say
More informationEUROPEAN COMMISSION. EU Enlargement Strategy
EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, 10.11.2015 COM(2015) 611 final COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE
More informationBalkans car stealing mafia
Balkans car stealing mafia In the aftermath of the fall of Iron curtain and falling of Yugoslavia the Balkans have become a favorable for growing criminal activities of any kind. The years of constant
More informationTHE BANJA LUKA PLEDGE A DECADE OF ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH IN SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE
A DECADE OF ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH IN SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE THIRD HEALTH MINISTERS FORUM With the special participation of policy-makers from other government sectors and representatives of RCC initiatives
More informationNew Asian Security Concept For New Progress in Security Cooperation
New Asian Security Concept For New Progress in Security Cooperation Remarks at the Fourth Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia By Xi Jinping President of the
More informationGDP per capita, consumption per capita and comparative price levels in Europe
Economy and finance Author: Lars SVENNEBYE Statistics in focus 2008 GDP per capita, consumption per capita and comparative price levels in Europe Final results for 2005 and preliminary results for 2006
More informationTerm 1 Assignment AP European History
Term 1 Assignment AP European History To Incoming Sophomores Enrolled in AP European History for the 2015-2016 Year: This course is probably different than any you have completed thus far in your educational
More informationPROJECT FINANCED BY THE HELLENIC AID MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS REPUBLIC OF GREECE
PROJECT FINANCED BY THE HELLENIC AID MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS REPUBLIC OF GREECE & HELLENIC REPUBLIC MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF EUROPEAN & INTERNATIONAL
More informationThe demand and recent development of lifelong guidance in EU neighbouring countries
The demand and recent development of lifelong guidance in EU neighbouring countries EU Presidency Conference Lifelong Guidance 2020 Larnaca/Cyprus, 24 October 2012 Helmut Zelloth, ETF Senior Specialist
More informationDiscussion paper: Rethinking European Supranationalism in a Historical Perspective Bóka Éva Supranationalism is the main achievement of the European
Discussion paper: Rethinking European Supranationalism in a Historical Perspective Bóka Éva Supranationalism is the main achievement of the European integration process from 1950. Theoretically, it is
More informationStates Parties to the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and the 1967 Protocol
States Parties to the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and the 1967 Protocol Date of entry into force: 22 April 1954 (Convention) 4 October 1967 (Protocol) As of 1 October 2008 Total
More information/ & Postal address: 37, Andreas Papandreou St., 151 80, Marousi, GREECE. Telephone and Fax number: (+30210) 344 2469 E-mail: des-a@ypepth.
PROJECT FINANCED BY THE HELLENIC AID MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS REPUBLIC OF GREECE & HELLENIC REPUBLIC MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF EUROPEAN & INTERNATIONAL
More informationNational Security Concept of Georgia
National Security Concept of Georgia It is the strong will of the citizens of Georgia to establish democratic order, economic freedom, a social state governed by the rule of law, to ensure universal human
More informationList A: Economics course options (all students must take at least 1 course from this list)
MASTERS PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL AND AREA STUDIES SUGGESTED COURSES Note that the below are suggested courses. For other possible courses, please check with the Graduate Assistant and the Chair of the
More informationI. World trade developments
I. World trade developments The value of world merchandise exports increased by 20 per cent in 2011 while exports of commercial services grew by 11 per cent. Key developments in 2011: a snapshot Trade
More informationHome Security: Russia s Challenges
Home Security: Russia s Challenges A Russian Perspective Andrei Fedorov * Home security: Russia s challenges Home security and the struggle against terrorism is one of the most crucial issues for the Russian
More informationINTRODUCTION MISSION
2 INTRODUCTION World University Service (WUS) Austria is a politically independent, non-governmental organization committed to the promotion of the human right to education on the basis of academic freedom
More information