Situation in the field of economic security of Belarus as of November 2015: deterioration in the financial market and in the real sector of economy amid the uncertainty about both strategic and operational plans of the authorities to overcome the deepening recession. (PDF) Pavel Kirkovsky
General approach and human dimension aspects of the German OSCE Chairmanship in 2016 and reestablishing of West-Russia dialogue are analyzed. This paper was presented at the OSCE Parallel Civil Society Conference held in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, 1-2 December 2015. (PDF) Oleksandr Tytarchuk
Vladimir Putin ordered the government of Russia to start negotiations with Armenia on establishing a joint regional air defense system in the Caucasus region of collective security. It’s goal would be containment of NATO — including Turkey and the Alliance’s aspirant Georgia. (PDF) Armen Grigoryan
The renewal of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), published on 18 November, is analysed in wider context. It is stressed that while reaffirming commitment to the goals to foster stability, security and prosperity, the recent ENP review introduces a potential juncture point in terms of the pragmatic flexibility, re-prioritization and geographical scope. (PDF) Zuzana Novakova
Situation in the field of national security and defense of Belarus is analyzed as of October 2015, including the Minsk position on the establishing of a Russian military air base; the results of the meeting of the the Board of State Military and Industrial Committee of Belarus; the situation in the military-industrial complex; and international cooperation in the field of security and defense. (PDF) Andrei Porotnikov
Situation in the field of economic security of Belarus is analyzed as of October 2015, including the risks of financial instability and economic slowdown, as well as the risks to the economic independence of the country. (PDF) Pavel Kirkovsky
