http://www.viitorul.org/ 22.05.2013 en http://www.viitorul.org/ Copyright (c) 2013 http://www.viitorul.org/Moldovas - Twitter Revolution" http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=2178&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/Moldovas-Twitter-Revolution/ 23.07.2009 11:36 International experts on the security of Republic of Moldova. Today: Pavol Demes http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1891&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/International-experts-on-the-security-of-Republic-of-Moldova-Today-Pavol-Demes/ All of these significant events can serve as impulses for Moldovan opinion makers to send clear and stronger signals about country which aims to built decent home for their people and thus increase growing number of those of us who would like to assist Moldova on its way to secure and prosperous European country.]]> 04.02.2009 11:06 International experts on the security of Republic of Moldova. Today: Lyudmila Movchanyuk http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1890&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/International-experts-on-the-security-of-Republic-of-Moldova-Today-Lyudmila-Movchanyuk/ 15.01.2009 11:00 International experts on the security of Republic of Moldova. Today: András Rácz,Ph.D. Hungarian Institute of International Affairs http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1889&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/International-experts-on-the-security-of-Republic-of-Moldova-Today-AndrAs-RAczPhDHungarian-Institute-of-International-Affairs/ In the light of the recent unfortunate and frightening events in Georgia, security risks posed by separatist conflicts need to be re-evaluated, both from the military and from the non-military point of view. Concerning the military side, such a reconsideration is of special importance for Chisinau, due to two main reasons.]]> 18.12.2008 10:56 International experts on the security of Republic of Moldova. Today: Professor Stefan Troebst http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1888&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/International-experts-on-the-security-of-Republic-of-Moldova-Today-Professor-Stefan-Troebst/ The Russian military intervention of August 2008 in Georgia and even more so Moscows justification-”- securing the human rights of citizens of the Russian Federation residing in South Ossetia and Abkhazia"-”has demonstrated that the concept of a -˜Near Abroad is not just idle talk but can become a harsh reality. This casts another light also on the conflict over the Dniester valley in Moldova where Russia is present in many ways: in the form of the remnants of the former 14th Soviet Guard Army, as so-called Peacekeeping Forces in the Security Zone along the river, and by many of her own nationals in the administration, military, economy, and population of the self-proclaimed -˜Dniester Moldovan Republic (-˜DMR). In diplomatic terms turning the -˜DMR into another Abkhazia or even a second Kaliningrad Oblast would be a rather easy task for the Putin-Medvedev administration in Moscow, and in military terms the Army of Moldova would be no match for Russias armed forces. ]]> 15.12.2008 10:51 International experts on the security of Republic of Moldova. Today: Janusz Bugajski http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1887&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/International-experts-on-the-security-of-Republic-of-Moldova-Today-Janusz-Bugajski/ Russias invasion of Georgia has provided the ultimate answer for why it is important for any European country to be inside NATO. Under NATOs Article 5, the Alliance as a whole is committed to defending any member when attacked. The importance of such a guarantee is that it acts as a deterrent against outside aggression. It is doubtful whether Russia would have embarked on its recent military incursion if Georgia was already a NATO member. The Kremlin could not be certain that the Alliance would remain passive and thereby undermine its global credibility.]]> 04.12.2008 10:46 International experts on the security of Republic of Moldova. Today: Ognyan Minchev http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1886&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/International-experts-on-the-security-of-Republic-of-Moldova-Today-Ognyan-Minchev/ There is a regular question anti-NATO activists (socialists and communists) ask when they tend to undervalue Bulgarias membership in the Atlantic Alliance: - What is the benefit for Bulgarias security and Bulgarian national interest from our membership into NATO?" And they continue: - The NATO membership gave nothing to our country. Were just obliged to spend money and risk the lives of our soldiers thousands of kilometers away from Bulgarian soil in favor of US interventionist policies." Interpretations like those are popular until they meet the challenge of real argument, reflecting the truth about our countrys NATO membership. ]]> 28.11.2008 10:39 Voting rationally in the Moldovan context http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1580&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/Voting-rationally-in-the-Moldovan-context/ 23.11.2008 00:00 An Association Agreement EU-Moldova: Before or After the Elections? http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1581&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/An-Association-Agreement-EU-Moldova-Before-or-After-the-Elections/ 23.11.2008 00:00 The National Security Affected by the Lack of Quality of the Promoted Reforms or Their Absence http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1582&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/The-National-Security-Affected-by-the-Lack-of-Quality-of-the-Promoted-Reforms-or-Their-Absence/ 23.11.2008 00:00 International experts on the security of Republic of Moldova. Today: Visiting Fellow, The Brookings Institution http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1885&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/International-experts-on-the-security-of-Republic-of-Moldova-Today-Visiting-Fellow-The-Brookings-Institution/ Following the end of the Cold War and collapse of the Soviet Union, NATO began to consider possible enlargement to take in countries making the challenging transition from communism to democratic market economies. The enlargement process is demand-driven, that is, NATO considered enlargement only once countries such as Poland and Hungary made clear that they desired to join.]]> 19.11.2008 10:21 International experts on the security of Republic of Moldova. Today: Dr. Gyarmati Istvan http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1884&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/International-experts-on-the-security-of-Republic-of-Moldova-Today-Dr-Gyarmati-Istvan/ Similarly to the life of an individual, there also come moments in the life of nations that demand monumental decisions deeply affecting the course of future development. It is certainly not an exaggeration to say that in todays post-Cold War Eurasian political order, the decision to seek NATO membership is one of those fundamental decisions.]]> 13.11.2008 10:15 Tarlevs move, ethnic conflict and new waves of protests http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1467&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/Tarlevs-move-ethnic-conflict-and-new-waves-of-protests/ 17.10.2008 00:00 Poor European Security Bounces Moldovas European Chances http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1468&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/Poor-European-Security-Bounces-Moldovas-European-Chances/ 17.10.2008 00:00 The uncertainty and non-democracy of the Moldovan security policy -“ a source of national and regional insecurity http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1469&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/The-uncertainty-and-non-democracy-of-the-Moldovan-security-policy-a-source-of-national-and-regional-insecurity/ 17.10.2008 00:00 Moldova under Water: A Crisis that Could Have Been Anticipated http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1323&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/Moldova-under-Water-A-Crisis-that-Could-Have-Been-Anticipated/ 03.09.2008 00:00 The Uncertainty of the Republic of Moldovas Security Policy in the Framework of the Regional Insecurity Increase http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1328&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/The-Uncertainty-of-the-Republic-of-Moldovas-Security-Policy-in-the-Framework-of-the-Regional-Insecurity-Increase/ 03.09.2008 00:00 The Rise of a New Russia: How Long - Independent Moldova" Can Survive? http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1324&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/The-Rise-of-a-New-Russia-How-Long-Independent-Moldova-Can-Survive/ 03.09.2008 00:00 EU should make Georgia's early membership of NATO a top priority, and press for international, impartial peacekeeping forces in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, says PASOS http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1284&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/EU-should-make-Georgias-early-membership-ofNATO-a-top-priority-and-press-for-internationalimpartial-peacekeeping-forces-in-South-Ossetia-andAbkhazia-says-PASOS/ EU should take tough steps against Russia, including trade sanctions and blocking WTO membership following its infringement of Georgian sovereignty]]> 14.08.2008 00:00 Remittances and Development in Moldova http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1258&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/Remittances-and-Development-in-Moldova/ 05.08.2008 00:00 Moldova and Romania: Back in Business or Fake Reconciliation? http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1259&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/Moldova-and-Romania-Back-in-Business-or-Fake-Reconciliation/ 05.08.2008 00:00 The Long Search For The Transnistrian Conflict "Close Settlement" http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1260&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/The-Long-Search-For-The-Transnistrian-Conflict-Close-Settlement/ 05.08.2008 00:00 Republic of Moldovas security policy in the trap of the Russian Federation geopolitical interests http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1213&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/Republic-of-Moldovas-security-policy-in-the-trap-of-the-Russian-Federation-geopolitical-interests/ 13.07.2008 15:49 The Impossible Dream of Moldovan Foreign Policy: Reconciling EU Membership with Leap of Faith to Russia http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1212&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/The-Impossible-Dream-of-Moldovan-Foreign-Policy-Reconciling-EU-Membership-with-Leap-of-Faith-to-Russia/ 13.07.2008 15:48 Communists Are In Favor Of Forming Coalitions, Controlling Prices, But Against Popular Initiatives http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1211&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/Communists-Are-In-Favor-Of-Forming-Coalitions-Controlling-Prices-But-Against-Popular-Initiatives/ 13.07.2008 15:46 Russias Conflict Resolution Strategy in Moldova: Building on the Momentum for the Interests of - Greater Russia" http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1209&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/Russias-Conflict-Resolution-Strategy-in-Moldova-Building-on-the-Momentum-for-the-Interests-of-Greater-Russia/ 10.07.2008 11:00 Moldovan Society Divided over the Soviet Past, Human Rights and Moral Values http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1208&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/Moldovan-Society-Divided-over-the-Soviet-Past-Human-Rights-and-Moral-Values/ 10.07.2008 00:00 The National Security Concept: Strategic Document for Tactic Purposes http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1210&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/The-National-Security-Concept-Strategic-Document-for-Tactic-Purposes/ 10.07.2008 00:00 - Frozen conflicts" as new political technologies http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1214&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/Frozen-conflicts-as-new-political-technologies/ 13.06.2008 00:00 Reading through Lines: EUs Innuendo About the - Progress" Moldova Achieved on the Way to European Integration http://www.viitorul.org/libview.php?l=en&idc=309&id=1215&t=/REGULAR-PUBLICATIONS/Columns/Reading-through-Lines-EUs-Innuendo-About-the-Progress-Moldova-Achieved-on-the-Way-to-European-Integration/ 13.06.2008 00:00