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ARGUMENTS ON TTIP
What is TTIP and what does it aim to do? The bilateral trade agreement negotiated between the EU and US is called the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or in short TTIP. Because it
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EU VS. RUSSIA: OUTSET OF NEW PHASE OF ENERGY CONFRONTATION
The European Union is in the search of a new centralization model. The final document adopted at the closing of the EU Summit held in Brussels on 18-19 March included the intention of establishing
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IS THERE A “PLAN B” FOR UKRAINE?
”Russia must immediately stop arming the separatists in the Eastern Ukraine and start thinking about a ceasefire”. These were the words of the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko during his speech at the World Economic
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WILL THE LNG SAVE THE EUROPE?
As winter comes, the EU concerns about stability of gas supply amidst the Ukrainian crisis. That pushed EU to seek reliable sources to secure domestic gas supply. It is believed that LNG may protect
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INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL BINYON
The year 2014 is ending. Many events took place, but some of them were crucial for the global politics. UPA writer Hacı Mehmet BOYRAZ spoke to Michael Binyon, British journalist-writer and foreign correspondent of The
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THE ROLE OF RUSSIA IN EUROPE’S ENERGY SECURITY AND ITS EFFECTS ON EU’S FOREIGN POLICY
Introduction Energy security has been a significant issue in the EU since the beginning of 21st century. Russia plays a major role in European energy security as the main supplier of oil and gas
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EU’S DIPLOMATIC OFFENSIVE AGAINST TURKEY: DOES BRUSSELS CHANGE ITS STRATEGY?
The European Union has stepped up its activity following the visit of the head of the Russian state to Ankara. High-ranking officials of the organization arrived in the capital of Turkey this time. British
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BRITISH PM DAVID CAMERON SET TO VISIT TURKEY THIS WEEK
After the sensational visit of the Russian Federation President Mr. Vladimir Putin last week, Turkey is ready to host another important statesman this week: British Prime Minister Mr. David Cameron. Turkish President of the Republic
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REFORMS IN UN: PROCESS HAS STALLED
Difficulties in regulating international relations are well-known. The letter of the international law is not always honored. Problems of various natures emerge. This in turn entails geopolitical tensions and cause legitimate resentment. Experts suggest
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EU IN CRISIS: PURPOSE OF RESHUFFLE IN THE CRISIS
International media is widely discussing reshuffle in the EU’s top leadership. This issue is viewed mainly from the point of view of organization’s future. According to the experts, this step was impelled by the
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