Bordering on chaos

Article Abstract:

The Council of Europe should be the main organisation dealing with ethnic minority problems. A condition of full membership should be that each East European state sign a protocol protecting the rights of minorities. New relationships between ethnic minorities and majorities can tackle nationalist violence. Minorities should be loyal to the country they live in but group rights should protect their interests. A supervision system should tackle minor and wider tensions. France, Spain and Britain oppose an international system.

Eastern Europe, Demographic aspects, Ethnic relations, Minorities, Civil rights, Council of Europe

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Moscow's imperial memories linger

Article Abstract:

Moscow is sending troops into the republics of Moldova, the Caucasus and Tajikistan with good intentions, but the network of military bases and permanent economic dependency equates with reconstructing the empire. The North Atlantic Co-operation Council discussed security matters but no Western government is willing to police the old empire. G7 should reaffirm the connection between aid and a clear timetable for the withdrawal of Russian troops from republics. Protection of ethnic minorities is an international matter.

Political activity, Political aspects, Russia, International relations, Military aspects, Russian foreign relations, Moldova, Republics, North Atlantic Cooperation Council

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So near and yet so trapped

Article Abstract:

The governments of eastern Europe have introduced all the exterior symbols of western-style democracy and market economy, but these developments are still lacking real substance. Communists are now back in power in all eastern European countries except the Czech Republic, and it would be unwise to dismiss the current problems as simply temporary. Trade with the west has increased rapidly over the last five years, but it will still take a long time before lasting changes are established in eastern Europe.

Capitalism

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