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The Institute for the Study of the USSR is a body of emigre scholars from the Soviet Union, whose aim is to furnish reliable information regarding conditions and trends in the Soviet Union. Founded in 1950, its activities are centered in Munich, Germany. Any member of the Soviet emigration, irrespective... Болей »

The presidential election in March 2006, conducted by the Belarusian authorities in violation of basic democratic principles, were an important event which has changed the situation in Belarus. It was not a fundamental turning point but has resulted in changes inside the regime as well as in the opposition... Болей »

This study was completed in six months, between May and Octo-ber 1997. This would not have been possible without consider-able help from a large number of people, not all of which can be mentioned. We would like to thank, first of all, the people in the European Commission who were unfailingly open... Болей »

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The tradition of Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Central-Eastern Europe has been manifest in all forms of life of diverse nations inhabiting these areas. A particular influence of the Orthodox Church can be seen in the development of educational and religious life. Byzantine material culture had an... Болей »

This book examines the status of three national minorities in Poland in the period 1989-2000 (Jews, Belarussians and Germans). Since 1989 there has been a renewed interest in national minorities in Poland, which is reflected in a burgeoning literature on the subject.1 This literature has mainly been... Болей »

This publication is the successor to the book Troubled Transition. Social Democracy in East-Central Europe (published in 1999) by Michael Dauderstädt, André Gerrits and György Márkus. In 2002 social democracy ruled in most of Western Europe while the East seemed to be solidly in the grip of the 'right'.... Болей »

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As far as remote antiquities are involved in the same darkness with those of other nations, a calamity peculiar to the Byelorussian (White Russian) nation has thrown almost an equal obscurity over even more recent events. This was occasioned by the malicious imperialistic policies of Polish and Russian... Болей »

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Key findings: further escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and changes in the geopolitical situation around the Republic of Belarus had a significant impact on the external and internal political situation in the country, as well as on public opinion throughout 2015; on August 22, it was reported... Болей »

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This book is a joint project of the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Heinrich Böll Foundation and comes in the wake of two conferences – one in Warsaw, Poland, another in Bratislava, Slovakia – which examined recent developments in Belarus. This volume brings together contributions from... Болей »

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In 2018, external political factors continued to influence the human rights situation in the country. The government’s policies aiming at preserving the dialogue and improving relations with the EU and the United States, against the background of the Ukrainian-Russian crisis, which was intensified in... Болей »

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Around 2006, the first signs of neutrality began to appear in Belarusian foreign and national security policies. This trend has increased in the past decade. For a long time, these elements of neutrality were misinterpreted as Minsk opportunistically moving back and forth between Moscow and the West... Болей »

The forces of change fostering democratization at the local level have gathered so much momentum in recent years that they can only be resisted at one’s own peril. Democracy has become the legitimate demand of all local communities. Today more than 70 countries in various parts of the world are in the... Болей »

The present booklet, the finał issue in the series Peoples ofthe Baltic, is different from the previous seven booklets. While these provide systematic discussions of subjects important for the Region, the present booklet consists of a collection of articles by specially invited contributors giving his... Болей »

For two and a hali years, l was a tederal prosecutor in the Office of Special Investigations of the Criminal Division of the Justice Department, which is also known as the Nazi war crimes unit. Ourjob was to search for and prosecute Nazi war criminals living in the United States. I was coordinator of... Болей »

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One’s judgement about the world is based on his or her own personal knowledge, ideas and values – and on his or her personal “myths” about the things happening around. When these ideas about life become common, they turn into myths that live in the mind of the whole society, i.e. in mass consciousness.... Болей »

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Developing the concept of democracy, Silvia Walby1 identifies three stages of its advance: electoral democracy, participatory democracy and open democracy. She considers electoral democracy basic and the most elementary level of democracy. In the 21st century in Europe its attainment is no longer an... Болей »

Human Rights Protection Centre «Viasna-96» is a non-governmental, non-profit public organisation founded in April 1996 during the massed actions of protest against the dictatorship in the country. The main aims of «Viasna-96» are to support victims of political repressions, provide them with material... Болей »

This guide is written to help (prospective) politicians. As many situations as possible are described in which politicians might find themselves in the course of their political career, together with a number of suggestions and tips. This is all aimed to help the readers to move more comfortably in new... Болей »

The development of democratic and effective government at subnational levels remains one of the central tasks of transition in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The sharing of expertise between countries can contribute significantly to the reform process in the region. Pursuing... Болей »

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A widespread interpretation of events in Ukraine in November-December 2004 is reflected upon in this article. The author uses the category of revolution to offer an alternative explanation of the events applying transitology that, in the author’s opinion, gives an opportunity to more correctly define... Болей »