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THE INTERNAL POLITICAL DYNAMICS AND SCENARIOS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF EVENTS
Roman Kot
The Paris meeting in Normandy format on the 9th of December 2019, undoubtedly was just the first step towards resolving the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and it is obvious that this process will take years. The effectiveness of Ukraine’s further efforts to force Russia to peace under this format will depend not only on Ukraine’s efforts, but also on the level of Berlin and Paris’ support for Ukrainian initiatives. This, in turn, is directly related to the domestic dynamics in Germany and France. So, let’s analyze what is happening within these two countries
More >>How the Partners in the “Normandy” Format Are Getting On: Germany
ON THE ACTIVITY OF RUSSIAN SUBMARINES IN NORTH ATLANTIC
Serhiy Polyovyk
A few days ago, some European media, including the German Handelsblatt and the Austrian Die Presse, reported about Russian submarines’ unusual activity in North Atlantic.
Purposeful in nature, publication of such information took place after the London Summit of NATO. There were also reports of testing new Russian ground, sea and airborne missile systems, the use of Russian combat aviation in Syria, unprecedented concentration of heterogeneous troops and weapons of the Russian Armed Forces in Crimea, the planned testing of submarines and training of the Russian Navy in the ocean.
NATO Is Responding to Russia’s Preparations for War
DOES EUROPE REALLY NEED STRATEGIC AUTONOMY?
Serhiy Polyovyk
Recently, French President Emmanuel Macron announced his intention to visit Moscow next May. Independent European analysts have long noted E. Macron’s affection for Russia. And his statement about participation in the Moscow parade once again testifies to the dominance of the nuclear leader’s own interests over the principles of democracy, over observance of conditions of collective security in Europe and solidarity within NATO.
More >>France’s Role in NATO Does Not Suit Macron, Does It?
IRAN WILL REMAIN AN ACTIVE PLAYER IN THE MIDDLE EAST GEOPOLITICAL PUZZLE
Vadym Volokhov
According to an old tradition, which was not invented here, at the end of the year, achievements summarized and plans for the future are made. Not to break the practice, we will talk about the Middle East, its role in the Islamic Republic of Iran on the eve of 2020 and in the near future.
More >>Middle East: the Era of Controlled Chaos
THE COURSE “HISTORICAL, LEGAL AND POLITICAL ASPECTS OF THE STATE’S INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY” IN KYIV-MOHYLA ACADEMY
Some of the many programs being studied by students of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy are most modern. For example, “Historical, Legal and Political Aspects of the State’s Intelligence Activity”,which has been taught by Victor Hvozd for the fourth consecutive year, and the students’ attention to which has been increasing. “And not just because of the romantics inherent in such an important matter, says V. Hvozd. — It is forgotten the moment the lectures and seminars begin. Just the amount of knowledge required is quite large, while its understanding and digesting is very important. Especially when students begin to understand the importance of the legal aspects of the organization of intelligence agencies and control over their work”.
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