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In this study, we explored the knowledge and perceptions of service-learning held by a diverse group of international teachers. Through focus group interviews, we found that the majority of participants desired to implement service-learning in their countries, and they supported the idea of mandatory service-learning. Findings also highlight an interesting correlation with teachers from autocratic types of government systems opposing mandatory service-learning.

The article deals with topical issues in international relations of the Russian Federation on the basis of the increased use of the ruble as the currency contracts and payments. The work shows the coordinated support of economic actors, public institutions of countries-partners. Collaborate with international teams, according to the author of the article, the implementation of economic programs of mutual interest and reinforces the trend of creating a multipolar world. The analysis of problems of development cooperation partners countries in the monetary sphere and shows that the main causes hindering greater use of domestic currencies are: hard currency regulation; a rare use of letters of credit and guarantees, which increases the financial risk operations; significant transaction costs; asymmetrical measures, currency regulation, burdening the mutual interests of the parties. To expand the use of the ruble in international relations author offers take into account a number of factors, including the need for a priority international currency contracts to perform the basic functions of money abroad is a measure of the value, means of payment and means of hoarding. The author's position is presented about the prospects of State institutional policy. In particular, the conclusion: the experience of Bulgaria, Romania, Albania has shown that the main task of the departments responsible for implementing the monetary policy should be the containment of inflationary pressures associated, including overdue contributions to the budget. A key priority in such circumstances is to support solvent and transparent banking systems, which are the basis for international cooperation.

THE TERRITORIAL SOVEREIGNTY OVER ALASKA, THE ARCTIC ISLANDS OF THE SOVIET UNION, SVALBARD, GREENLAND AND THE CANADIAN ARCTIC ARCHIPELAGO POSES NO PROBLEM, BUT THE CONTINENTAL SHELF OFF THOSE TERRITORIES AND ISLANDS HAS YET TO BE DELIMITED BETWEEN THE FIVE ARCTIC STATES: ALASKA, THE SOVIET UNION, NORWAY, DENMARK AND CANADA. THE ARCTIC OCEAN BEING A SEMI-ENCLOSED SEA, BORDERING STATES SHOULD COOPERATE UNDER THE NEW LAW OF THE SEA CONVENTION IN THE EXPLOITATION OF THE LIVING RESOURCES, THE PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT AND THE CONDUCT OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. THIS COOPERATION COULD BEST BE ATTAINED BY THE CREATION OF AN ARCTIC BASIN COUNCIL COMPOSED OF ALL ARCTIC STATES AND, POSSIBLY, THE NORDIC COUNTRIES. NOTE: ARTICLE IS PRINTED IN FRENCH

Die Untersuchung verdeutlicht das Zusammenspiel zwischen den europäischen und den internationalen Bestimmungen zum Meeresumweltrecht. Analysiert werden die Beziehungen zwischen der Europäischen Union (EU) und der International Maritime Organization (IMO) im internationalen Mehrebenensystem am Beispiel der europäischen und internationalen Bestimmungen zum Schwefelgehalt von Schiffskraftstoffen und zur Begrenzung der CO2-Emissionen der Schifffahrt

«Nous savons que tout le droit international humanitaire résulte de l'équilibre entre le principe d'humanité — soit l'impératif qui pousse l'homme à agir pour le bien de ses semblables — et le principe de nécessité — soit le devoir des pouvoirs publics de conserver l'Etat, défendre son intégrité territoriale et maintenir l'ordre. C'est l'éternel affrontement de Créon et d'Antigone.

International arbitration is one of the main mechanisms to settle cross-border disputes between states, private commercial actors, and private and public entities. Yet its theoretical penetration is incomplete. This book, by arbitrators, counsel, and scholars, provides fundamental theoretical insights into international arbitration.

The Impossible Reform of the International Monetary System, by Pierre Jacquet
Long a mysterious domain reserved for experts, nowadays the workings of the International Monetary System frequently make headline news. Due to the unsteadiness which has characterised the System since the early 1980s, debate on the need for its reform has corne to the forefront, and a fairly general consensus has been reached on the desirability of returning to more stable exchange rates. However, the problem remains unresolved. Aside from the longstanding debate between those favouring fixed as against fluctuating rates, there is a new and urgent dimension, which should be taken into account, in international finance and money markets. This is the increased mobility of private capital resulting from the growing integration of financial markets, which is a source of greater interdependence between nations.

This paper assesses countries' compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) international standard during the period 2004 to 2011. We find that overall compliance is low; there is an adverse impact on financial transparency created by the cumulative effects of poor implementation of standards on customer identification; and the current measurements of compliance do not take into account an analysis of ML/FT risk, thereby undermining their credibility and the relevance of some of the policy recommendations taken on their basis. Moreover, we also e