Publishing Institution: The Polish Institute of International Affairs / Topic: Self Determination

Author:: Konrad Zasztowt
Publication Date:: 09-2015
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Polish Institute of International Affairs
Abstract:: Although it happens rarely, national governments, including those of EU countries, do sometimes hire foreign experts. In Ukraine, employing Georgians from former president Mikheil Saakashvili’s administration seems to be a logical move. His presidency’s biggest successes were the establishment of well-functioning police and an efficient fight against corruption, something both of which Ukraine badly needs. Other foreigners, including renowned experts such as Ukrainian American Natalie Jaresko and Lithuanian Aivaras Abromavičius, responsible for economic recovery, may be successful but face extremely difficult tasks. As all these figures are affiliated with the West in one way or another, their failure would be interpreted by pro-Kremlin media as a collapse of President Petro Poroshenko’s policies (perceived by Russia as a Western project).
Topic:: Corruption, Politics, Governance, Self Determination, and Democracy
Political Geography:: Ukraine

Author:: Elzbieta Kaca, Roderick Parkes, and Anita Emőke Sobják
Publication Date:: 07-2014
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Polish Institute of International Affairs
Abstract:: The EU is inevitably a geopolitical player, but it seeks to avoid fulfilling this role by all means. This has resulted in increased instability in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) region. In order to bring healthy political choices to its troubled eastern neighbourhood, the EU should follow a 12-point plan focusing on a more nuanced policy towards Russia, stronger regional ties between Eastern partners, tailored EU conditionalities and an integration approach better suited to EaP countries, as well as improving EU political capacities in the region.
Topic:: Self Determination, European Union, and Geopolitics
Political Geography:: Russia and Ukraine

Author:: Patrycja Sasnal and Daniel Levy
Publication Date:: 09-2011
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Polish Institute of International Affairs
Abstract:: The question of recognising the Palestinian state has once again revealed deep divisions within the EU, its weakness and marginality of the problem in light of the euro crisis. In the following study Patrycja Sasnal examines the Palestinian options at the United Nations and claims that the EU can still save face and make a difference in the Peace Process by unanimously abstaining or voting in favour of the Palestinian state, depending on the wording of the resolution. Daniel Levy then gives reasons for why a "yes" vote at the UN can advance the Peace Process. In a chaotic and changing Middle East the immediate goal is to avoid another round of violence between the conflicted parties.
Topic:: Conflict Resolution, United Nations, and Self Determination
Political Geography:: Europe, Middle East, and Arabia

Author:: Berenika Stefanska
Publication Date:: 07-2011
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Polish Institute of International Affairs
Abstract:: On 9 July 2011, South Sudan will declare its independence from the Republic of Sudan. The independence comes after 22 years of civil war, which ended in 2005 thanks to an internationally brokered Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). The treaty was signed by President Omar al-Bashir and the late John Garang, head of the rebel Sudan Peoples' Liberation Movement (SPLM). It included provisions for a referendum in January 2011 in the 10 southern states to determine their political future. People in the south voted overwhelmingly (98.7%) for independence. The result of the referendum was recognised by the northern ruling National Congress Party (NCP). Most countries already have stated their intention to recognise the Republic of South Sudan.
Topic:: Development, Natural Resources, Governance, and Self Determination
Political Geography:: Africa

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