27 Jun 2005
Dr. Dov Lynch, EU Institute for Security Studies, Paris: The creation of a common space of external security between the EU and Russia faces troubled waters, affected by four factors: 1) Enduring differences between EU member states, which pull the EU in different directions when addressing Russia; 2) Events on the ground especially in the former Soviet Union, that pull the EU into unexpected directions and will force it to face difficult choices; 3) Worrying trends inside Russia that do not make deepening the strategic partnership easier; 4) Both the EU and Russia are entering a period of internal focus – the EU on its future shape and Russia with the next elections. This internal focus in new circumstances may have unpredictable consequences....Prospects are not good. But the first steps have been taken with the Moscow roadmap and all the work lies ahead. Read full article
Marius Vahl, Centre for European Policy Studies, Brussels: To describe the Transnistria conflict as "frozen" is becoming less and less appropriate. Although the conflict remains unresolved, there have been a number of significant and at times dramatic developments in recent years, both in the diplomatic efforts to negotiate a settlement, and in the underlying geopolitical alignments and political and economic structures sustaining the conflict. It is argued that these changes are primarily because of the European Union. Read full article
12 Jun 2005
Oazu Nantoi, Institute for Public Policy, Chisinau, Moldova: The EU enlargement and “orange revolution” occurred in Ukraine have substantially changed the context of the settlement of the conflict in the eastern area of the Republic of Moldova. Before analyzing the most recent initiatives of Ukraine aimed at the conflict’s settlement, it is necessary to elucidate some points concerning the conflict’s essence and the causes for keeping it “frozen” for thirteen years Read full article
07 Jun 2005
After having examined the Settlement Plan for the Transnistrian problem proposed by Ukraine on 16 May 2005, the Foreign Policy Association of the Republic of Moldova (FPA) would like to mention the following: The presentation of the above-mentioned document denotes an increase in the interest manifested by Ukraine vis-à-vis the problem of the Transnistrian conflict, the emergence of a clearer political will showed by the democratic authorities from Kiev regarding the necessity of a more active involvement of this country in the international efforts aimed at settlement of the conflict on basis of observance of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Republic of Moldova, as well as the awareness by the latter of the important role attributed to Ukraine in this process. Read full article
The Republic of Moldova and Transdniestria (hereinafter referred to as Parties to the negotiation process), With participation of the mediators from the Russian Federation, Ukraine, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe; In the presence of representatives of the European Union and the United States of America; Being determined to define the core objectives, principles and stages of settling the Transdniestrian conflict in order to establish the rule of law and ensure respect for fundamental human freedoms, while upholding Moldova's territorial integrity and sovereignty; Being aware that the implementation of this plan depends primarily on the political will and the parties' determination to strictly observe the commitments under this document...
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