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Drawing on his experiences as a journalist in Eastern Europe, the author describes Eastern perceptions of the West before and after the collapse of Communism in 1989. Although the West has often taken its political and economic system for granted, those living behind the Iron Curtain clearly recognised the advantages in quality of life and personal freedom made possible under democracy. However, since 1989 the Western model of capitalism and the rule of law has grown threadbare, losing much of the credibility it once held. It is important that we re-establish the moral confidence we once had in our democratic system and recover the necessary enthusiasm to make capitalism work properly.

During Putin's presidency, media freedom has moved from the imperfect to the moribund, writes Edward Lucas. The message is clear: keep quiet

Präsident Putins neuerliches Säbelrasseln gegenüber den ehemaligen Sowjet-Satelliten, -Republiken und den USA kann nicht verdecken, dass der neue Kalte Krieg mit ganz anderen Waffen ausgefochten wird: Sie heißen Geld, Rohstoffe und Propaganda. Das Buch des Osteuropa-Experten Edward Lucas ist gespickt mit Insider-Informationen, die bisher kaum an die Öffentlichkeit drangen

This special issue aims to foster new thinking into the Russian strategic and military challenge in the Baltic Sea region. The ultimate aim of this scholarship is not to promote offensive actions, such as the further expansion of NATO's sphere of influence or any interference in Russian internal affairs. Rather, the hope is that Russia and NATO will be able avoid further escalation of tensions that could lead to war.

AbstractThe delimitation of maritime boundaries is a complex and multifaceted process with legal and technical aspects. The process involves the determination of a maritime boundary in a situation where two or more states are confronted with overlapping titles. In the absence of any precise rules in treaty law and established customary rules based on state practice, it has been left to the jurisprudence of international courts and tribunals to develop the applicable law of maritime boundary delimitation. This article provides a detailed examination of the complex and multifaceted processes involved in maritime delimitation law. In doing so, it highlights recent developments in the field, with an emphasis on the emerging principles of "non-cut-off" and "non-distortion." The article also analyzes the crystalizing rules on delimitation beyond 200 nautical miles and questions the applicability of these rules to the ongoing maritime boundary dispute between Canada and the United States in the Beaufort Sea.