The Conflict Resolution dimension of the European Neighbourhood Policy:
the Cases of Abkhazia and South Ossetia
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European Commission. Proposed Action Plan EU-Moldova, 09 December 2004.
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The EU Moldova Action Plan is a political document laying out the strategic objectives of the cooperation between Moldova and the EU. It covers a timeframe of three years. Its implementation will help fulfill the provisions in the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) and will encourage and support Moldova’s objective of further integration into European economic and social structures. Implementation of the Action Plan will significantly advance the approximation of Moldovan legislation, norms and standards to those of the European Union. In this context, it will build solid foundations for further economic integration based on the adoption and implementation of economic and trade-related rules and regulations with the potential to enhance trade, investment and growth. It will furthermore help to devise and implement policies and measures to promote economic growth and social cohesion, to reduce poverty and to protect the environment, thereby contributing to the long-term objective of sustainable development.
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The Government of the Republic of Moldova. Internal Report on Semestrial Evaluation of the EU-Moldova Action Plan Implementation, October 2005.
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Having been elaborated on the basis of Reports from the Ministries and Central Administrative Authorities, the Report depicts major progress in the implementation of EU-Moldova Action Plan, reflecting particularly on legislative reforms in the field of justice, public administration, educational system; measures taken in order prevent money laundering, illegal migration; regulatory reform regarding the activity of entrepreneurs, the consolidation of financial, banking and fiscal systems; the adjustment of regulations in the field of inland water transport to international standards.
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The impact of EU expansion on Moldova. Report on Moldova, LGI, October 25, 2004,
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This paper evaluates the impact of EU expansion on Moldova by looking into political perspectives of the enlarged EU. The consequences of the Schengen regime on national migration policy are further discussed, where the Western border of the Republic of Moldova is seen as the future Schengen border. Finally, implications for the future of the enlarged EU in terms of immigration policy are drawn from the analysis of literature and recent experiences of particular EU countries.
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National Security and Defence of the Republic of Moldova, Institute of Public Policy Moldova, Chisinau 2002.
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The study on National Security by Institute of Public Policy Moldova aims to strategically evaluate national security and defense of the republic of Moldova at the present time and develop scenarios and opportunities for the country’s near future by looking into country’s public policy strategies. In order to achieve these goals, domestic and international documents on security adopted by Moldova are analyzed, including the National Security Concept, the Military Doctrine, and the impact of documents on international security is studied with regard to national defense and security of Moldova. Finally, this study draws scenarios of solving problems in the field of security and offers expertise to a closer study of factors essential for promotion of democratic civil-military relations.
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Allin, Dana H. and Emerson, Michael (eds.) Readings in European Security, Volume 3, November 2005.
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The ambition of this latest volume of Readings in European Security is to serve as a prism, through which the EU’s external relations and security can be assessed, with contributions from its American and Russian partners. It contains the complete set of working papers (Nos. 16 through 20) during the period January 2003 to June 2005. International experts tackle strategic issues such as Russia’s relationship with the West, the rise of China (with special reference to arms supplies), Iran’s nuclear program and European ‘homeland security’ against the background of global terrorism. On these issues and others, transatlantic relations continue to be more relevant than ever, with the US and the EU intertwined in the world’s tightest network of economic and societal relations. Further, Russia’s management of its security challenges also has an impact on its relations with the EU and the US. As the enlarging EU stretches to cover an expanding area of competence, its responses to these challenges affect not only its internal security, but increasingly that of its neighbours and other powerful actors on the world stage.
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Casu, Igor. Republic of Moldova: a post-Soviet or South East European country? Foundation for Civic Education and Academic Development Moldova, 2004.
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An interesting paper raising the question to which extent can Moldova be regarded as a post-Soviet country abstains a theory of Moldova as a part of South Eastern Europe due to the fact that Bessarabia - the most part of the present day Moldova - has been a part of Greater Romania before Tsarist annexation in 1812. The author argues that, since nowadays Moldova is culturally and linguistically close to Romania, it can be equally regarded as a South East European country, or even more, a Balkan country, or at least a Balkan peripheral country. In this respect, the paper deals with the issue of regional identity and discusses implications of the inclusion of Moldavia in the Pact of Stability for South Eastern Europe in June 2001. The author also speculates on Moldova’s chances to overcome the national paradigm in writing and teaching history, and adopt a Europeanization trend by integrating more in the SEE context. Casu further argues that before Europeanization, Moldavia needs South East Europeanization as a strategy for de-Sovietization and de-Communization, and switching from a nation-state paradigm to a postmodern one based on multiculturalism.
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Jos Boonstra. “From a Weak State to a Reunified Moldova: New Opportunities to Resolve the Transdniestria Conflict”, Eurojournal, November 2005.
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In order to explore possible future options for the Transdniestria problem in greater detail, this research paper first focuses on the past, e.g. explores the changing circumstances surrounding the Transdniestria conflict, and describes how these circumstances led to a 180-degree turn in Moldova’s strategic orientation. The paper then explains why resolving the Transdniestria problem matters today and what hurdles still block its resolution. Finally, the paper proposes ways to craft a solution that is not only beneficial for Moldova and Transdniestria, but also for Kyiv, Moscow, Washington, and Brussels.
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Polikanov, Dmitry. “Transdnestria, Abkhazia, Chechnya: Pro et Contra of the EU Intervention”, Eurojournal, January 2003.
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As the EU intervention and crisis management capabilities have been ripending and surviving the first tests in the Balkans or Congo, there is a growing interest in spreading this experience and introducing some ‘pilot projects’ of intervention in other parts of the world. In this respect, the areas which attract most of the EU attention are situated in its close neighborhood. Stability in Moldova, the South and the North Caucasus is important for the enlarging EU.
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Gomelauri, Tebrone. The role of economic factors in conflict resolution in Georgia and the Caucasus, International Policy Fellowships, 2002.
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This paper analyzes some of the major conflicts in the region and the reasons - political, ethnic and/or territorial disputes behind them. Two case studies of Abkhazia, South Ossetia are taken in particular. It is argued that, in order to abate political, social and ethical tensions, real and sustained economic progress is urgently required in the regions of Georgia and the Caucasus. The report shows the role of the World Bank in the post war reconstruction of the Caucasus, and analyzes two EU cooperation programs TRACECA and INOGATE which act as catalysts to attract the support of financial institutions and individuals by investing in the Caucasus. The author expresses concern that not enough is being done to expedite the conversion of the region into a successful Western style democratic, economic and stable society.
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Tarkhan-Mouravi, George. A "realistic" approach to regional security in the South Caucasus, International Policy Fellowships, 2002.
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The geographical positioning of the Caucasus between Europe and potential zones of instability makes it important to the international community that, after decades of isolation and post September 11, the region should integrate itself into the International Community and develop more global and regional policies. However, the region is suffering from its own form of instability, division between the political elites, a general divide in society and a prevailing mistrust of those who govern them. Poverty is also widespread. The author argues that progress, albeit slow, is being made however. The report analyses the obstruction to such progress in the three countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. It also looks at the way the political leaders in each country have interpreted the ‘Concept of a Stability Pact for the Caucuses’. Although now embodied in writing, the author argues that whilst many of its ideas are basically sound, the actual implementation may be much more difficult because of regional conflicts and self interest.
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Andras Racz. “The EU Border Assistance Mission to Ukraine and Moldova: a preliminary analysis”, Eurojournal, December 2005.
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This article attempts to give a preliminary analysis of the EU Border Assistance Mission (BAM) launched in December 2005 in order to strengthen the control of the Transnistrian section of the Moldovan-Ukrainian border. The main structures and objectives of the mission are discussed as well as the political and operational concerns related to its efficiency.
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