Photo of the Week
May 25, 2008
Time out. Nis, Serbia
Macedonian Peacekeeping Contributions Recognized at International Defense Conference in Sofia
May 22, 2008
By Christopher Deliso Two Macedonian Army representatives were among the chosen expert speakers at a conference last week in Bulgaria devoted to peacekeeping issues involving the former conflict in Bosnia and the Balkan security situation today. The conference was organized by the Bulgarian General Staff and NATO, and held at the prestigious G.S. Rakovski Defense [...]
Greek Military Acquisitions on the Rise
May 19, 2008
By Ioannis Michaletos Greece and Turkey are historically known as traditional foes that accumulate vast military arsenals, preserving a delicate balance of power that breaks out occasionally with €šÃ„òhot’s incidents, inevitably involving the air force and the navy in the Eastern Aegean. Over the recent period, Greece has proceeded in acquiring new weaponry from international [...]
What Would Pasic Do?
May 9, 2008
By David Binder* Crucial decisions about Serbia’s territorial integrity and the direction of its foreign relations in the context of May 11 elections are reminders of the life and times of the prime minister and party leader Nikola Pasic (1845-1926). While one might rightly dwell on Pasic’s fundamental contributions to the development of parliamentary democracy, [...]
Romania: Room to Grow
May 5, 2008
By Oxford Business Group* During the upcoming spring holiday, thousands of Romanians will head south for the beaches of Bulgaria, eschewing their own Black Sea resorts and seeking superior services. The exodus reveals the ongoing weaknesses of Romania’s own tourism industry, which has tremendous potential for growth but remains hobbled by bottlenecks, particularly labour issues [...]
