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Collective Security and Individual Interests PDF Print E-mail
Research and Analytics / Security
04.11.2009
Sample ImageSince Belarusian President had signed the CSTO Collective Rapid Reaction Forces Agreement, the Collective Security Treaty Organization regained its legitimacy. However, as in case of recognition of South Osetia and Abkhasia, it was demonstrated to the Kremlin that Russia had no power to influence post-Soviet states any longer and was not able to count on them in security and defense sphere.

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Securitizing milk PDF Print E-mail
Research and Analytics / Security
23.06.2009

 Unlike previous trade conflicts with Russia the "milk war" spillovered to the field of security, jeopardized politico-military relations between Moscow and Minsk and posed a threat to the overall collective security architecture on the post-Soviet region.

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NATO and Belarus: Towards a New Beginning? PDF Print E-mail
Research and Analytics / Security
23.04.2009

Sample ImageThe NATO summit that took place on 4 April 2009 in Strasbourg-Kehl, dispelled the myths about the breakup of the alliance. The renewal of transatlantic unity opens new opportunities for Belarus to make a serious breakthrough in its relations with the European Union and the United States, considers head of Wider Europe internet portal Viachaslau Pazniak. Read the entire blitz in doc and pdf.

 
Missile Defense System in Exchange for Loans? PDF Print E-mail
Research and Analytics / Security
09.02.2009

Signing of the missile defense system agreement between Belarus and Russia was a forced act on behalf of the Belarusian side that does not serve the national interests of the country. However, there is no indicator that this would obstruct the EU-Belarus dialogue. Moreover, one can seriously doubt whether this agreement will be implemented, believes BISS analyst Dzianis Melyantsou. Read more…