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OSW Studies | | Marek Menkiszak

Russia vs the European Union a strategic partnership crisis

Contrary to both parties' declarations on the development of their "strategic partnership", relations between Russia and the European Union have over recent years been in a state which could be called one of crisis. However, this does not…
OSW Studies | | Ewa Paszyc, Iwona Wiśniewska

The Russian Economy under Putin Growth Factors and Impediments to Economic Development

After a dramatic economic decline after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the financial breakdown of 1998, the Russian economy has begun to emerge from its deep crisis. The years 1999-2004 were a period of dynamic development in all…
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…
OSW Studies | | Maciej Falkowski

North Caucasus the Russian Gordian knot The key problems and conflicts in the region and the effect thereof on the future of Russia

North Caucasus is the most instable part of the Russian Federation: since the early 90's, there has been going on the military conflict in Chechnya, which is gradually spilling over into the other republics of the region, terrorism seems…
OSW Studies | | Jadwiga Rogoża

Putin after re-election The Kremlins policy in Vladimir Putins second term

Vladimir Putin's first term as President was a period of submitting political, regional and economic lobbies to the Kremlin. The actions Putin has taken since being re-elected are aimed at consolidating the Kremlin's control over the…
OSW Studies | | Rafał Sadowski

Cross-border Co-operation at the new Eastern Border of the European Union

The European Union's new border with Eastern European countries, Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, is approximately 3000 km long. It has vital meaning for the Union in terms of security as well as for social and economic reasons. Unlike the…
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…
OSW Studies | | Jadwiga Rogoża, Iwona Wiśniewska

A summary of the politico-economic changes taking place during Vladimir Putins first term of office

The most significant achievement of Vladimir Putin's team over the three years of his term of office is the realisation of legislative changes, which may constitute a base for further - more detailed - political and economic reforms. This…
OSW Studies | | Maciej Falkowski

Chechnya and Russia The significance of the Chechen problem for contemporary Russia

The purpose of this analysis is to examine the significance of the Chechen issue for contemporary Russia. Part I discusses the history of the conflict from 1991 to date and the impact of developments in the republic on Russia as a whole.…
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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…