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Point of View | | Iwona Wiśniewska

The invisible hand of the Kremlin Capitalism a la russe

This study describes the two main economic processes observed in Russia during President Vladimir Putin's second term; renationalisation, and the concentration of economic assets.
Point of View | | Maciej Falkowski

Chechnya Between a Caucasian Jihad and hidden separatism

1. Even though Chechnya remains the most unstable republic in the Russian North Caucasus, the open armed conflict known as the Second Chechen War, which broke out in the autumn of 1999, is gradually dying down.…
Point of View | | Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz

Counter-reforms in times of prosperity

In 2000, Vladimir Putin came to power after nearly a decade of the rule of the first Russian president, Boris Yeltsin. As prime minister, and later as a candidate for president, Putin announced that he would reform the state. The main…
Point of View | | Agata Łoskot-Strachota

Security of Russian Gas Supplies to the EU - the Qestion of Infrastructural Connections

The energy security of countries importing energy resources depends largely on the shape and quality of operational transport connections. This is particularly important in the case of natural gas supplies. Natural gas is transported…
Point of View | | Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz

The Enlarged European Union and its Eastern Neighbours Problems and Solutions

The EU enlargement is scheduled to take place in 2004. After this date, it should be a priority for the EU to develop a coherent and comprehensive policy towards its nearest neighbours, i.e. countries bordering the Member States, which…
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Belarus - Russia Whither Integration

Of the re-integration processes currently taking place in the former Soviet Union, the formation of a Russian-Belarusian so-called 'Union State' is one of the most advanced. A customs union was formally announced between the two countries…
Point of View | | Marek Menkiszak

The Pro-Western Turn in Russias Foreign Policy Causes Consequences and Prospects

From Europe and Poland's point of view, one of the most important recent developments in international politics was the re-orientation of Russia's foreign policy. This paper aims to answer three important…
Point of View | | Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz

Seven myths about Kaliningrad

Due to the integration to the European Union Poland and Lithuania intend to introduce overall visa obligation for the Russian citizens. Currently the Russians entering Poland may present at the border a voucher, an invitation, or an AB…