International boundaries: ex-Soviet Union and Eastern Europe

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The post-Cold War geography of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union is a minefield of potential border conflicts. The decline of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia has exacerbated national and ethnic hostilities that had been pacified under communist rule. Disputes in Yugoslavia, Crimea and between Ukraine and Romania/Moldova have potential to cause regional wars. Western diplomacy towards these troubled regions should be noninterventionist, but should recommend respect for borders, self-determination, minority rights and existing security treaties. Economic integration among neighbors should also be encouraged.

History, Eastern Europe, Boundaries, Boundaries (Geography), East European history

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European Economic and Monetary Union: the do's and the dont's

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The Treaty of Maastricht is incomplete in that it fails to take into account all the elements necessary to make European economic union work. Economic union schemes must be based on solid political and institutional foundations, which are not yet established in Europe. For instance, a European economic union could fuel desire for a common standard of living, which could necessitate larger transfer payments to areas with lower living standards. The interrelatedness of the global economy and the deregulated financial markets will also impact Europe's economic condition.

Analysis, Foreign exchange, European Monetary System, Single European market

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Devolving for a stronger union

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Recent British constitutional changes giving Scotland and Wales more local governmental control may result in increased national unity. Scotland, however, is more unified than Wales and strongly supported this proposal compared to marginal support in Wales. Both countries will have their own representative government. Scotland will choose an Executive, have limited tax control, and limited international representation. A similar proposal has been partially implemented once before.

United Kingdom, Scotland, Political aspects, Wales, Representative government and representation, Representative government

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