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The nuclear deal with Iran and the law of unintended consequences
The nuclear deal with Iran and the law of unintended consequences

Blogs, Harlan Ullman., Orientul Mijlociu, Regions

The nuclear deal with Iran and the law of unintended consequences

The Thanksgiving holiday and the consumer shopping frenzy over “Black Friday” last week temporarily captured America headlines obscuring for a brief spell, the nuclear deal that, if consummated, will assure Iran will not develop nuclear weapons. But make no mistake. Debate over the agreement signed by the P-5 Plus One, the European Union and Iran will fill tons of newsprint and hours of television airtime over the next six months as debate rages over the virtues and vices of this deal. Yet, almost certain to be lacking is thoughtful consideration of unintended consequences that may arise whether the agreement succeeds or sinks and how to respond regardless of the outcome. [...]

By Harlan Ullman|2017-11-14T21:28:29+02:00December 6th, 2013|Blogs, Harlan Ullman., Orientul Mijlociu, Regions|0 Comments

Freezing Iran’s nuclear ambitions: faux pas, fiasco or flash of genius?
Freezing Iran’s nuclear ambitions: faux pas, fiasco or flash of genius?

Blogs, Harlan Ullman., Orientul Mijlociu, Regions

Freezing Iran’s nuclear ambitions: faux pas, fiasco or flash of genius?

In an extraordinary time, by any measure last week was extraordinary. On Thursday, the Senate went nuclear. The super-majority requirement of 60 votes that allowed the revered “filibuster” to block confirmation of most presidential appointees was ended. Friday marked the fiftieth anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s death. And Sunday brought the news of a nuclear agreement between the P-5 Plus One (the permanent member of the UN Security Council---the U.S., UK, France, Russia and China plus Germany and Lady Catherine Ashton, foreign policy head of the European Union) and Iran. The specifics will be closely studied. The agreement “freezes” Iran for six months from enriching uranium; destroying so-called HEU (highly [...]

By Harlan Ullman|2017-11-14T21:28:29+02:00November 28th, 2013|Blogs, Harlan Ullman., Orientul Mijlociu, Regions|0 Comments

Desperately needed: a new security mindset for the 21st century
Desperately needed: a new security mindset for the 21st century

America, Blogs, Harlan Ullman., Issues, Regions, Studies and Analysis

Desperately needed: a new security mindset for the 21st century

Since George Washington was America’s first commander-in-chief, successive administrations have often been accused of either lacking a strategy or having one that did not work. The major exceptions perhaps were the bipartisan policies of containment and deterrence that ultimately prevailed over the Soviet Union. The debate then focused more on means than on ends. Unfortunately, the success of the Cold War has perpetuated a 20th century mindset for national security that cannot and will not work in the 21st century. Until we create a relevant framework and paradigm, unless we are unconscionably lucky, our policies will be flawed. And critics will sadly prove correct in assailing our inability to “think strategically.” The [...]

By Harlan Ullman|2017-11-14T21:28:29+02:00November 28th, 2013|America, Blogs, Harlan Ullman., Issues, Regions, Studies and Analysis|0 Comments

Probleme punctuale, solutii punctuale
Probleme punctuale, solutii punctuale

Adrian Marius Dobre., Blogs, Economics, Europa/Rusia, Issues, Regions, Studies and Analysis

Probleme punctuale, solutii punctuale

Pentru doua zile Bucuresti a devenit capitala Europei, reunind la Forumul Anual al Strategiei Uniunii Europene pentru Regiunea Dunarii reprezentanti guvernamentali din cele 14 state dunarene, oficiali europeni – Comisie, Parlamentul European, Comitetul Regiunilor -, primari ai oraselor riverane, reprezentanti ai regiunilor, ai mediului academic, de afaceri si ai societatii civile insumand aproximativ 900 de invitati. Cu motto-ul “Danube Region – stronger together, stronger in the world” reuniunea din acest an, a doua de cand s-a lansat acest proiect european, a abordat cu precadere teme economice si sociale. Daca anul trecut la Regensburg, Austria, s-a pus accent pe transport si infrastructura de transport in regiunea Dunarii, anul acesta la Bucuresti [...]

By Adrian Marius Dobre|2017-11-14T21:28:29+02:00October 30th, 2013|Adrian Marius Dobre., Blogs, Economics, Europa/Rusia, Issues, Regions, Studies and Analysis|0 Comments

Dimensiunea sociala a Uniunii Economice si Monetare ca alternativa la politica de austeritate neoliberala?
Dimensiunea sociala a Uniunii Economice si Monetare ca alternativa la politica de austeritate neoliberala?

Adrian Marius Dobre., Blogs, Economics, Europa/Rusia, Issues, Regions, Studies and Analysis

Dimensiunea sociala a Uniunii Economice si Monetare ca alternativa la politica de austeritate neoliberala?

Rezultatul Comunicarii Comisiei publicata in urma reuniunii ministrilor muncii si afacerilor sociale din 15 octombrie a.c. este o politica neoliberala prezentata ca un pachet al stabilitatii sociale, in care se pune accent pe reforme structurale neoliberale. Asteptarile au fost mari, inca de anul trecut cand acest document a fost promis, fiind vazut ca un set de masuri de contracarare a efectelor crizei economice din spatiul european. Comisarul Laszlo Andor, responsabil pentru ocuparea fortei de munca, afaceri sociale si incluziune, a prezentat Comunicarea Comisiei, dar singura propunere concreta face referire la crearea unui tablou de bord social format din cinci indicatori care vor masura dezechilibrul social din zona euro (indicatorii sunt [...]