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Established in 1965, the Journal of Belarusian Studies is the oldest English-language scholarly periodical on Belarusian studies in the world. It aims to promote interdisciplinary exchange between scholars in all major fields of Belarusian studies. The substantive focus of the peer-reviewed journal is... Болей »

The Baltic states exist. Why say it, if you believe it? No one says Sweden exists: it goes without saying. For the Baltic states, it has to be said, because their reemergence from the totalitarian grip of Soviet colonialism has been very recent. They were submerged to the point where their continued... Болей »

The Third International Congress "The World After Chernobyl" is organized by the Belarusian Charitable Fund "For The Children Of Chernobyl" in collaboration with the Federal Association of Chernobyl Initiatives (Germany), the International Educational Centre (Dortmund - Minsk) and thanks to the support... 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 »

Freedom in the World 2005 could not have been completed without the contributions of numerous Freedom House staff and consultants (please see the section titled “The Survey Team” at the end of the book for a detailed list of these contributors). Several other Freedom House staff members took time out... 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 »

RESOLUTION Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine On Setting of Duty Elections of President of Ukraine. In accordance with the paragraph 7 of first section of the Article 85, of fifth section of the Article 103 of Constitution of Ukraine Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine decrees: 1. To appoint duty elections of President... Болей »

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Human Rights Center "Viasna" is a non-governmental human rights organization, created in 1996 during mass protest actions of the democratic opposition in Belarus. Viasna was initially a group created to help the arrested rally participants and their families. That’s why originally Viasna had the name... Болей »

This brochure is a revision of an essay which was first published in: I. Baud et. al. (eds.), Realigning Government, Civil Society and the Market: New Challenges in Urban and Regional Development. Essays in Honour of G.A. de Bruijne. (Amsterdam: agios, University of Amsterdam, 2001) on the occasion of... Болей »

Yalta, a smallish town in the Crimea, became a symbol. Timothy Garton Ash in his book “The Polish Revolution: Solidarity”, wrote: “When I was in Poland for the first time, I frequently heard the magic word "Yalta”. 'Yalta’, my new friends would sigh. At the word 'Yalta', conversation would fade into... Болей »

This report is the second of a series of papers which are planned to present the viewpoints of the Polish non-governmental community regarding important European Integration-related international issues. The project was initiated by the Stefan Batory Foundation and we are inviting various NGOs to work... Болей »

The book considers legal and practical aspects of compensation of damage caused by the crime to the victims of trafficking. Short overview of international legislation and legal mechanisms in this sphere is provided. Existing legal procedure and compensation practice of physical, property and moral damage... Болей »

The history of every nation contains moments that become decisive for its future. The peaceful Orange Revolution in Ukraine at the end of 2004 was just such a historic turning point for my country. Ukrainians stood up for their dignity and their freedom. It was a battle that they won. They made a clear... Болей »

The volume focuses on the roles played by Turkey and the countries and unrecognized entities of the South Caucasus in regional integration and the management of the region's ethnopolitical conflicts. The volume is composed of analytical papers based on presentations made at a conference in Istanbul on... Болей »

In December 1991 the Byelorussian people celebrate the hundredth birthday of Maksim Bagdanovich, a well-known poet, one of the founders of modern Byelorussian poesy. This booklet contains many verses from his first collection “Garland” and from some other books, published after his death. The poet’s... Болей »

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Poniższe wydanie zostało przygotowane dzięki współpracy kilku organizacji. Wschodnioeuropejskie Centrum Demokratyczne — IDEE dziękuje za pomoc przede wszystkim Redakcji Czasopisma „Arche", która przygotowała białoruską edycję wydania; Stowarzyszeniu „Kulturny Kantakt", którego współpraca przy wyborze... Болей »

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EESC presents the latest “Over the Hedge” booklet, which analyses the peculiarities of business environment in Belarus and Poland and provides an insightful review giving all the information on the needs and constraints of doing business in the neighboring countries. This issue of “Over the Hedge” analyses... 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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Fate has made Lithuania and Belarus neighbours from times immemorial. Although the present names the states of Lithuania and Belarus emerged on world maps as late as the beginning of the 20th century, their citizens – Lithuanians and Belarussians – have lived together through joy and flourishing, through... Болей »