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12. The United States Should Establish Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia
- Author:
- Gary Clyde Hufbauer and Anders Åslund
- Publication Date:
- 11-2011
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Abstract:
- After 18 years, Russia is finally on the verge of acceding to the World Trade Organization (WTO). No country has struggled for so long to become a member of this important organization. The last impediment was removed on November 9, when Russia and Georgia concluded an agreement on monitoring trade flows across their disputed border. The WTO Working Party, which oversaw the negotiations, then approved Russian accession on November 10, clearing the way for formal membership to be adopted at the WTO ministerial conference to be held December 15–17, 2011 (WTO 2011).
- Topic:
- Conflict Resolution, Economics, International Trade and Finance, Markets, and Bilateral Relations
- Political Geography:
- Russia, United States, and Georgia
13. Editorial
- Author:
- Patrick Thaddeus Jackson
- Publication Date:
- 03-2010
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- Journal of International Relations and Development
- Institution:
- Central and East European International Studies Association
- Abstract:
- No abstract is available.
- Topic:
- International Relations, Cold War, and Economics
- Political Geography:
- Georgia
14. Transit Troubles: Pipelines as a Source of Conflict
- Author:
- Paul Stevens
- Publication Date:
- 03-2009
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Chatham House
- Abstract:
- Recent events between Russia and Ukraine at the start of 2009 and Russia and Georgia in 2008 have brought transit pipelines back into the media spotlight. Any reading of the history of transit oil and gas pipelines suggests a tendency to produce conflict and disagreement, often resulting in the cessation of throughput, sometimes for a short period and sometimes for longer. It is tempting to attribute this to bad political relations between neighbours. This is certainly part of the story, but also important is the nature of the 'transit terms' – tariffs and offtake terms – whereby transit countries are rewarded for allowing transit. Put simply, the trouble with transit pipelines has a significant economic basis.
- Topic:
- Conflict Resolution, International Relations, Economics, Markets, and Oil
- Political Geography:
- Russia, Ukraine, and Georgia
15. How Urban Planners Caused the Housing Bubble
- Author:
- Randal O'Toole
- Publication Date:
- 10-2009
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- The Cato Institute
- Abstract:
- Everyone agrees that the recent financial crisis started with the deflation of the housing bubble. But what caused the bubble? Answering this question is important both for identifying the best short-term policies and for fixing the credit crisis, as well as for developing long-term policies aimed at preventing another crisis in the future.
- Topic:
- Economics, Markets, and Financial Crisis
- Political Geography:
- United States, California, and Georgia
16. Understanding Common History Ideas for Discussion
- Author:
- Petr Stegniy
- Publication Date:
- 12-2008
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- International Affairs: A Russian Journal of World Politics, Diplomacy and International Relations
- Institution:
- East View Information Services
- Abstract:
- The evolution of the independent states that emerged following the disintegration of the Soviet Union has predictably prioritized the issue of the national-political identification of the former Union republics. However, the trend toward building national history concepts by radically revising the common experience at the expense of the former "big brother," which has been gaining momentum in a number of post-Soviet states, was less predictable - taking into account the proactive role played by Russia under Boris Yeltsin in dissolving the Soviet Empire, as well as the pledges that were made in 1991 in Belovezhskaia Pushcha.
- Topic:
- Cold War and Economics
- Political Geography:
- Russia, Ukraine, Soviet Union, and Georgia
17. Abkhazia: Ways Forward
- Publication Date:
- 01-2007
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- International Crisis Group
- Abstract:
- Fourteen years of negotiation, led alternately by the UN and Russia, have done little to resolve the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict. There have been some successes on the ground: ceasefire violations are rare, approximately 45,000 internally displaced (IDP) Georgians have returned to homes in the Gali region, the two sides cooperate on operating the Inguri power plant, and a strategic railway through Abkhazia may restart. But the sharp deterioration in Russian-Georgian relations and a Georgian military adventure in the Kodori valley have contributed to a freeze in diplomacy over Abkhazia since mid-2006. In the absence of a new initiative, new violence is a real possibility. Because prospects are bleak for an early comprehensive settlement of the key political issues, in particular final status, the sides and international facilitators should shift their focus in 2007 to building confidence and cooperation in areas where there are realistic opportunities.
- Topic:
- Security, Economics, and United Nations
- Political Geography:
- Russia, Europe, Asia, Georgia, and Abkhazia
18. A Conversation with Toomas Hendrik Ilves (CC\' 76), President of the Republic of Estonia and Mikheil Saakashvili (LAW\' 94), President of the Republic of Georgia
- Author:
- Toomas Hendrik Ilves and Mikheil Saakashvili
- Publication Date:
- 09-2007
- Content Type:
- Video
- Institution:
- Columbia University World Leaders Forum
- Abstract:
- President Lee C. Bollinger moderates a discussion between President Toomas Hendrik Ilves and President Mikheil Saakashvili. This event is co-sponsored by the Harriman Institute.
- Topic:
- Economics, Emerging Markets, Politics, Regional Cooperation, and International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Eastern Europe, Estonia, and Georgia
19. Obstacles Impeding the Regional Integration of the Javakheti Region of Georgia
- Author:
- Jonathan Wheatley
- Publication Date:
- 09-2004
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- European Centre for Minority Issues
- Abstract:
- This working paper is a consolidated and condensed analysis of a longer field report originally carried out as part of ECMI's action-oriented project “Defusing interethnic tension and promoting regional integration – the Javakheti Region of the Republic of Georgia”. Both the original field report, and this resulting analysis aim to provide an insightful overview of current the social, economic and political situation in two rayons (districts) of Georgia; Akhalkalaki rayon and Ninostminda rayon; which together combine to form a geographical area better known as the Javakheti Region in southern Georgia. By identifying and providing information about the current problems impeding the regional integration of Javakheti, this working paper will act as a guide for defining priorities and ensuring more informed intervention in the area.
- Topic:
- Economics, Ethnic Conflict, and Politics
- Political Geography:
- Eastern Europe and Georgia
20. Aftermath: Internally Displaced Women and Women's Organizations in Postconflict Georgia
- Author:
- Pat McNees
- Publication Date:
- 04-2001
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- United States Agency for International Development
- Abstract:
- ALL POST-SOVIET STATES underwent difficult political and economic transitions in the years after the breakup of the Soviet Union, but Georgia's was especially traumatic. Ethnic conflict broke out in Georgia virtually as soon as the Soviet Union collapsed. By 1992, Georgia's central authority had been diminished to near anarchy, the economy was in complete disarray, and the country had plunged into civil war that tore its fabric.
- Topic:
- Civil Society, Economics, Education, Gender Issues, and Migration
- Political Geography:
- Eastern Europe and Georgia
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