Tag "Ukraine"
The battle for Ukraine’s future continues
Demonstrations that began in November 2013 in Ukraine turned into violent clashes claiming the lives of at least two people. With talks between the government and the opposition not yet
The Ukraine-Russian trade deal puts Kiev firmly in the hands of Moscow
On December 17, 2013, Russia agreed to give US$15 billion in economic aid to Ukraine and significantly cut the price on natural gas exported to Ukraine. The deal will have
Is the Vilnius Summit an Eastern Partnership pre-mortem?
While news of the Vilnius Summit failure last week was dominated by coverage of the Ukraine’s decision to freeze negotiations with the EU, the Summit has also called into question
Ukraine’s EU rejection harmful to business environment
Ukraine’s regrettable choice of rejecting the EU Association Agreement could prove particularly harmful for the country’s business environment and future economic development. Ukraine’s back-pedalling is putting a stop to what
Ukraine balances energy needs and European aspirations
Events over the past fortnight have demonstrated that Ukraine is still a point of competition for the EU and Russia. Should Ukraine manage to resist Russia’s pressure, its energy policy
10 countries most improved in “Ease of Doing Business”
The top ten list of most improved countries in the new Ease of Doing Business report from the World Bank includes some surprising members. The World Bank has just put
Automotive battle revs up between Russia and the EU
The European Union (EU) is pressing the World Trade Organization (WTO) to take action in the first official complaint against Russia since the country joined the WTO in August 2012.
Ukraine Teeters Between the EU and Russia
Even if Ukraine-EU trade association agreements are signed, will they be harmful to Ukraine’s economy? Several weeks ago, signs suggested Ukraine was moving towards Europe when the government officially stated
Was Brzezinski Right about Russia?
Zbigniew Brzezinski may have seen the writing on the wall. Fifteen years after the publication of The Grand Chessboard, Eastern Europe may see a stronger, resurgent Russia in the region’s future.
Is Shale Gas Excitement in Eastern Europe Unwarranted?
Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, as it is commonly known, is the method of extracting natural gas from shale rock. Despite environmental concerns over the process of pumping water and chemicals
