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European News from World Press Review

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European News from World Press Review

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U.N. Report: Balkans Safer Than Thought

The Balkans is safer than thought. This is the basic message from a recently published report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, a report whose arguments run counter to common wisdom.

Cyprus: The Time Has Come…

Today, the Mediterranean is on the frontlines of a global struggle for peace and development. I would like to stress from the Greek point of view, the core challenge: ending the problem of Cyprus.

Security Structures in the Post-War Middle East: Europe's Role in the Persian Gulf

The objective of this article-analysis is to present some key issues that will have to be addressed if a serious attempt is to be made in order to develop a Persian Gulf security regime.

Discounts on Democracy in Europe: Who Should Determine How One Self-Determines?

Both Greece and Bulgaria stubbornly refuse to comply with decisions by the European Court of Human Rights to allow the registration of the political parties of their Macedonian minorities.

Aid Consultancies: Is the Money Well Spent?

That consultants enrich themselves from the generosity of donor nations undermines the whole point of foreign aid. It spreads cynicism among those in the field providing aid and among donor nations.

Arab Literature Takes Center Stage in London

The picture regarding the publication of Arab literature in English is dramatically changing, as was evident at the recent three-day London Book Fair, which took place last month.

Turkey's Turmoil: A Blessing in Disguise?

It was a wise move for the A.K.P. to put European Union integration back on the top of Turkey's agenda after the case for its closure was taken up by the Constitutional Court.

United States Still Crucial to Balkan Stability

Ahead of NATO's summit in Bucharest this week, one thing seems very clear to many in the Balkans: the United States continues to play a crucial role in the region's stability.

Mugabe Threatens to Imprison Deportees From Britain

President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe has said that an unspecified number of Zimbabwean asylum seekers in Britain will be arrested and imprisoned when they are deported from that country.

Kosovo and the Balkans: Afterthoughts on Independence

Why did the West want to go through all this trouble only, according to some, to create a new zone of instability in the Balkans? Complex theories abound, but the truth (as usual) is quite simple.

Macedonia Name Dispute May Threaten NATO Enlargement

A decision by Greece to use its position as a member of NATO to end the name dispute with Macedonia has in recent weeks set off a wave of nationalist hysteria in both countries.

Macedonia Quiet for Now on Kosovo's Independence

Macedonia has said it would do as the international community does on Kosovo, but the United States and major European states have already stepped forward and recognized the province.

Kosovo and the Balkans: Independence Day Looms

Kosovo is counting days, even hours, to its declaration of independence. It is happening. A few sources pointed to Feb. 17 as "D" day. Some said perhaps the 18th.

Turkey's New Look Displeases Secularists

With the lifting of the ban on headscarves, a troubling sign of creeping Islamization, the guardians of secularism (mainly the military) fear further erosion of the secular republic.

Is Sarko Hypocritical?

In the past, French politicians had private lives that were just as riveting as Sarkozy's. Only they kept their private affairs away from tabloid news and public scrutiny.

A Few Things Are Illuminated: A Wild and Crazy Roots Trip to the Old Country

In researching my family history, I embarked on a captivating and often profoundly spiritual journey that led from the New York Municipal Archives … to the former Soviet Union.

Kosovo: Quo Vadis

Despite heavy lobbying from Berlin, European Union states with their own secessionist movements fear that an endorsement of Kosovo's independence might trigger the Balkanization of their own countries.

Al Qaeda: A Global Phenomenon Reaching Maturity

When Al Qaeda was first formed, it consisted of a score or so of people; in less than 15 years it has became a global loose network from which an unknown number of sub-networks have emerged.

Kosovo: The End of the Road—What's Next?

Serbia remains adamant that it won't let Kosovo go, but has reiterated that it would not resort to violence. Yet some of its officials implied that war is within Serbia's legal means if all else fails.

Still Too Early to Sing the Praises of a 'Polish Spring'

Former Prime Minister Kaczynski mainly left "Europe" to his twin brother. What are the prospects for Poland returning to the European family under the new prime minister?

Balkans: Stability Pact Goes Into History

With the final preparations for the setup of the Regional Cooperation Council, the Stability Pact for southeastern Europe—often referred to as the Marshall Plan for the Balkans—is phasing out.

Greece Gradually Entering Global Energy Networks

Greece could become a fully independent energy producer by the middle of the 21st century, freeing itself from energy imports and helping itself to withstand desertification and environmental degradation.

Kosovo Uncertainty Before the Storm

As Serbs in the divided town of Mitrovica await the end of international mediation on Kosovo's future, they are laying plans to respond to an expected declaration of independence by the Albanian majority.

Underlying Factors in the Rise of the Price of Oil

There are many factors behind the dramatic increase in the price of oil over the past few months. Predictions right now are for a higher energy price index over the coming winter months.

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