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Basic issues of trade and economic cooperation between Russia and countries of the Persian Gulf Arab States Cooperation Council (GCC) are discussed. Despite mutual interest, relations between GCC states and Russia could not have reached sufficiently high level, specifically owing tothe influence of political factors. At the same time, in spite of rather small trade volumes and poor economic relations between Russia and GCC states, their cooperation prospects may be considered as sufficiently optimistic. ; Статья посвящена рассмотрению основных вопросов торгово-экономического сотрудничества России и стран Совета содружества арабских государств Персидского залива (ССАГПЗ). Отмечается, что, несмотря на взаимный интерес, отношения между государствами ССАГПЗ и Россией на текущий момент не смогли достичь высокого уровня, в том числе по причине влияния политического фактора. Вместе с тем, несмотря на относительно небольшие объёмы торгово-экономических связей России с государствами ССАГПЗ, перспективы взаимодействия между ними представляются в достаточной степени оптимистичными.

Кризисные явления в мировой политике и экономике существенно отражаются на социально-политической ситуации постсоветских стран. В этот период обостряются внутренние конфликты, наиболее сложные из которых для разрешения – межконфессиональные. В статье рассмотрены особенности взаимодействия конфессий, а также потенциальные «точки притяжения», которые могут стать основой для межрелигиозного диалога. ; The crisis in the world politics and economy significantly affects the socio-political situation in the post-Soviet countries. During this period, internal conflicts use to exacerbate, and the most difficult among them for time-solutions – are confessional. The article describes the features of interactions between denominations, as well as potential "points of attraction" that could become a basis for inter-religious dialogue.

Purpose. The purpose of this paper is to present a methodology for monitoring the cooperation between the business community and the system of higher education on the regional level and spotting active participants of such cooperation. The received data are to be used for developing the support policy of the effective partnership models by state government and entrepreneurs associations. Methodology/approach. The monitoring was carried out with respect to the Voronezh region companies and universities in May-June 2015 (the data was collected for the year 2014). The research method involves surveying regional universities and building composite ratings of companies based on their involvement in higher education and considering the range of cooperation forms and their value. The research data analysis included pre-verification and allowed for measurement error. The final ranking used integral binary criteria. Findings. The research results provide statistics with regard to the abundance of specified forms of cooperation between universities and companies. It also points out groups of companies exercising significant influence over the region's system of education. The ranking of companies is used by the Voronezh region government and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was used as a basis for similar research in other regions as well as a prototype for a methodology of monitoring the cooperation between companies and institutions of secondary professional education. Originality/value. For the first time, an assessment of the scale of and factual abundance of specified forms of cooperation between the Russian business community and the system of higher education has been performed. The results obtained can be of interest to those researching functioning of the Triple Helix model (partnership between government, companies and education) in Russia as well as to authors of higher educational institution rankings. ; Целью настоящей статьи является представление методики мониторинга взаимодействия бизнес-сообщества ...

The contemporary system of international relations is known for the variety of its factors, as well as forms of their interaction. Globalized economy helps regions get increasingly involved in international cooperation as its subjects. At the same time, this brings about a number of contradictions. The current state and development of regional cooperation between the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan — its main partner in Eurasia — proves a good example in this respect.тTwo principal types of international relations between regions — cross-border and inter-territorial cooperation — have arisen so far. Cross-border cooperation mainly focuses on such factors as infrastructure, communications, industrial, agricultural and logistical cooperation, environmental protection, cross-border tourism, police and security affairs, etc. The particular forms cross-border cooperation takes depend on specific relations between the two states. All in all, there are 3 models of cross-border cooperation: the preferential model (granting preferences to border regions, including special customs and tax regimes); partnership (based on economic and political decentralization, it thus presupposes a more advanced stage of regional autonomy); and the traditional model (limitation of external economic relations and trade).Cross-border cooperation between Russia and Kazakhstan takes the traditional form. Inter-territorial collaboration between regions which do not have common borders) develops within the framework of twin cities.The Customs Union and the Common Economic Space set up between Russia, Belorussia and Kazakhstan predetermines a new approach to cross-border cooperation issues. The border regions 'veer' towards the perimeter of the Eurasian Economic Space. Alongside with potential positive economic effect, it can lead to various abuses. Tax regimes in EEU member states require urgent harmonization.Thus we can conclude that inter-regional cooperation is determined both by socio-economic fundamentals of neighbor states and by the existing level of their interaction. ; Характерной особенностью системы международных отношений современных государств является многообразие ее факторов, а также форм их взаимодействия. Регионы все активнее становятся субъектами международной деятельности в условиях глобализации мирового хозяйства. Вместе с тем этот процесс не свободен от противоречий. Очень показательны современное состояние и перспективы развития регионального сотрудничества Российской Федерации и Республики Казахстан — нашего главного партнера в Евразии.К настоящему времени сложились два типа международных связей регионов: приграничное и межтерриториальное сотрудничество. Основными отраслями приграничного сотрудничества являются инфраструктура, связь, промышленная, сельскохозяйственная и логистическая кооперация, охрана окружающей среды, приграничный туризм, борьба с преступностью и т. п. Формы приграничного сотрудничества различаются в зависимости от отношений между странами. Существует три модели приграничного сотрудничества: преференциальная (предоставление преференций приграничным регионам, в том числе особый налоговой и таможенный приграничный режим), партнерская (основана на принципах экономической и политической децентрализации, т. е. более высокая степень самостоятельности регионов), традиционная (ограничивается обслуживание внешнеэкономических связей и внешней торговли).Приграничное сотрудничество России и Казахстана осуществляется в рамках традиционной модели. Межтерриториальное сотрудничество (между территориями, не имеющими общих границ) развивается в рамках побратимских связей городов России и Казахстана.Создание Таможенного союза и ЕЭП России, Казахстана и Белоруссии заставляет по-новому взглянуть на вопросы приграничного сотрудничества. Приграничные регионы как бы сдвигаются к периметру Единого экономического пространства. Наряду с потенциальным позитивным экономическим эффектом это открывает возможности для различных злоупотреблений, а также требует оперативной гармонизации налоговых режимов стран-участниц.Таким образом, межрегиональные отношения являются производными как от типа и характера социально-экономических режимов соседних стран, так и от уровня их взаимодействия.

The article outlines the theoretical approaches to the study of the transformation of the forms of interaction between government and firms under the influence of the evolution of the productive forces and relations of production, depending on the mechanism for the coordination of economic activity, the level of competition and the dominant form of ownership. Substantiated, that partnerships between government and firms are a natural result of the transformation of these relations in the post-industrial economy. ; В статье изложены теоретические подходы к исследованию трансформации форм взаимодействия государства и фирм под воздействием эволюции производительных сил и производственных отношений в зависимости от механизма координации хозяйственной деятельности, уровня конкурентной среды и господствующей формы собственности. Обосновано, что партнёрские отношения между государством и фирмами являются закономерным результатом трансформации этих отношений в условиях постиндустриальной экономики.

The article is devoted to an urgent problem dealing with the cooperation of the Turkish Republic and Azerbaijan Republic in the military sphere at the end of 20th – the beginning of 21st century. For Azerbaijan' s leaders Turkey has always been a special partner. This statement has an explanation. Ankara was the first state, which recognized the independence of Azerbaijan Republic. Moreover, Turkish government made great efforts to strengthen new state in different spheres. Military ties were one of the most important for both sides.
The cooperation between two states in the military sphere can be subdivided into several periods. The article gives the detailed analysis of normative documents concluded by the Republics' governments. The first period of military contacts (1990s) was the time of Turkish educational support. Ankara provided training assistance to the military forces of Azerbaijan. Military staff was restrained by Turkish instructors. Special uniform, armament and other equipment to make transformation was given to Baku by Turkish partners. Step by step, Azerbaijan' s military sphere was moving to Western standards. The year 1999 has become an important period for the military relations of Ankara and Baku. Since this year the military cooperation has extended and intensified, it is possible to name it as a new period of states' military collaboration. Turkish government gave financial aid to Ministry of Defense of Republic of Azerbaijan, provided the material and technical support to Baku for improving long-term military cooperation. In 2010 the Turkey-Azerbaijan Strategic Partnership Agreement was signed. It should be noticed that Baku refused to sign the agreement of Azerbaijan's participation in Collective security treaty organization, leaving the block of CSTO states headed by the Russian Federation. It's possible to say about the strengthening of the Baku-Ankara alliance. This action may lead to complication of Baku-Moscow relations and destabilize mutual relations. Mutual military ties between two Turkish states are shown in the context of Russia's interests in the region.

Germany's and Russia's cooperation in the framework of the Council of the Baltic Sea States and the EU's Northern Dimension is examined in the article. The conclusion is made that regional forums are important for supporting security in Central Europe. Germany's and Russia's contribution to their activities is evaluated positively. A range of problems which impede mutual understanding between the countries of the region is outlined. Russia's presidency in the Council of the Baltic Sea States is analyzed in detail. The country did its best to strengthen economic and political cooperation with Western partners. Germany welcomes Russian initiatives aimed at promoting peace and stability in Europe and keeps to the principles of its Russian policy adopted after 2005. Berlin still hopes that common business issues will help integrate Kremlin into the European political space. The Caucasian crisis of August 2008 and the Ukrainian crisis of 2013-2014 harmed German-Russian partnership, but their consequences cannot be considered fatal. Brussels, Moscow and Berlin are in desperate need of a frank and open dialogue regarding the problems of Central Europe. The Council of the Baltic Sea States and the EU's Northern Dimension are performing their tasks efficiently, providing a comprehensive framework for such dialogue and protecting the interests of small European states. Germany's goal is to help the EU's new members preserve their independence. If Russia fails to democratize its political system, Berlin must make every effort to minimize the damage it will cause to Europe's security interests. It is stressed that regional forums play a significant role in Russian-German bilateral relations in the times of forming of the contemporary world order. The article is based on the neoliberal paradigm of international relations, which pays much attention to the activities of non-state actors. ; В статье рассматривается сотрудничество России и Германии в рамках Совета государств Балтийского моря и Северного измерения ЕС. Делается вывод, что региональные форумы важны для поддержки безопасности и стабильности в Централь-ной Европе. Положительно оценивается немецкий и российский вклад в их деятельность. Обрисовывается круг проблем, препятствующих взаимопониманию между странами региона. ; У статті розглянуто співпрацю Росії і Німеччини у рамках Ради держав Балтійського моря і Північного виміру ЄС. Робиться висновок, що регіональні форуми є важливими для підтримки безпеки і стабільності у Центральній Європі. Позитивно оцінюється німецький і російський внесок до їхньої діяльності. Окреслено коло проблем, які перешкоджають взаєморозумінню між країнами регіону.

In the article there are marked difficulty fighting corruption in government agencies, are considered the interests of business structures in the implementation of anti-corruption policy. The characteristic of the shadow capital of corrupt subjects of public relations as a factor of occurrence of unequal conditions in the market is done. The positive and negative points of possible participation of commercial entities in anti-corruption activities of the state are analyzed. Proposals to empower the business community with additional authorities that can help reduce the level of corruption are done. ; Обозначены сложности борьбы с коррупцией государственных структур, рассмотрены возможные интересы бизнес-структур в осуществлении антикоррупционной политики. Дана характеристика теневому капиталу коррумпированных субъектов общественных отношений как опасного фактора возникновения неравных условий на рынке. Проанализированы положительные и отрицательные стороны возможного участия коммерческих организаций в антикоррупционной деятельности государства. Даны предложения по наделению бизнес-сообщества дополнительными полномочиями, способствующими снижению уровня коррупции.

The article deals with the issues of participation of Yakutia in the international scientific cooperation in the Arctic during the last decade of the 20th and the first years of the 21st century. The author describes the history of realization of the international initiatives for studying social and cultural transformations and challenges of life of Arctic Indigenous Peoples, studying natural phenomena and processes, as well as environmental protection in the Yakutia's Arctic and their main results on the basis of a set of archival documents, English- and Frenchlanguage materials. The author called the most important factors that determine the extent of joint research of Russian scientists and their foreign colleagues, identified the key participants (scientists from Great Britain, Germany, Canada, Russia, Finland, France and Japan), forms (collection of field data, its processing and laboratory analysis; provision of academic institutions of Yakutia, their research base, provision of special equipment for foreign partners; coordination of research and the exchange of the data obtained; organization of conferences and workshops; organization of protected areas; publication of research results), and mechanisms (organization of special structures to intensify and coordinate research; association of research through a unified methodology; elaboration of international programs and projects, taking into account the potential of the involved parties - financing, tools and staff) of international scientific cooperation development. (author's abstract)

The article examines the new realities of Russia's foreign policy after the "Arab Spring" and the potential for increased Russian influence in the Maghreb. One of the consequences of the recent political upheavals in North Africa is the growth of terrorist threat – this factor draws particular attention to this region. The Maghreb is important for the promotion of Russian interests in the Arab world and the African continent. Russia and North Africa are seeking strategic cooperation, and these countries have long-term friendship and mutual interests in the political and economic spheres. Further increase of the interaction will strengthen bilateral relations, will make it easier to survive during the political and economic crisis. The article analyzes the formation, the current state and prospects of Russian-Algerian, Moroccan-Russian and Russian-Tunisian relations. Algeria is one of the leading economic partners of Russia on the African continent. The main areas of bilateral cooperation are the energy and military spheres. The growth of the terrorist threat in the Sahara-Sahel region prompted Russia and Morocco to deepen security cooperation. In the context of EU economic sanctions against Russia a priority in Russian- Tunisian and Russian-Moroccan trade relations is to enhance cooperation in the field of agriculture. Russia is a traditional exporter of Moroccan oranges and Tunisian olive oil. Promising areas of cooperation of Russia and Tunisia are the development of water resources and hydraulic engineering, infrastructure projects in the field of construction of roads, bridges, industrial facilities. Expansion of ties with the North African countries will allow Russia to increase influence in the region.

Статья посвящена вопросам взаимодействия таможенных органов с иными государственными органами Республики Беларусь в ходе осуществления задач и функций, возложенных на таможенные органы государством. Рассмотрены положения ключевых актов законодательства, регулирующих такое взаимодействие, функции, виды государственной деятельности таможенных органов, а также формы (направления) их правоохранительной деятельности.= The article refers to the problems of cooperation between the Customs authorities and other state bodies of the Republic of Belarus, while fulfilling the tasks and functions assigned to the Customs authorities by the state. The provisions of key legislative acts, regulating such interactions, functions, types of state activities of Customs authorities, as well as the forms (directions) of their law enforcement activities are analyzed.

The Treaty of Lisbon, in line with the failed Constitutional Treaty and in the sequence of several initiatives which had taken place, came to provide for the mechanism of permanent structured cooperation. The goal of this mechanism is to enable the arising of a vanguard of Member States, eventually ready to form the embryo of a future European Union's exclusive defence system. Although permanent structured cooperation represents a step towards the application of the "community method" to security and defence of the European Union, it doesn't still fit in that pattern. Only future can tell, if permanent structured cooperation is likely to provide the European Union with a security and defence policy based on the "community method".

The article analyzes the main positive features characterizing agricultural consumer cooperation. The paper reveals factors preventing agricultural cooperatives working in Russia. The author defines the key goal of agricultural cooperatives' state support as improvement of rural population quality of life. It should provide rural people with own-produced food stuff, increase rural people employment and earnings, make national agricultural producers being the main suppliers of competitive food production to regional, national and world market. The publication demonstrates that weak legislation regulating agricultural cooperation in the country increases legal, organizational and financial risks of cooperatives. The author observes lack of capacities and wish in cooperatives to look for own resources aimed at their development (capital strengthening, increase in reserve, building protection and security elements, building by means of guarantee and insurance funds). The paper shows contradictions between participants of agricultural cooperatives and partners at all the stages of activity. All mentioned above performs as a negative factor in cooperation being voluntary and popular. The author suggests an activity plan "road map" aimed at building institutional environment of agricultural cooperation in rural areas. The development directions include strengthening of legislation; building the system of state regulation and support; scientific, information and consulting support and infrastructure development. ; На основе проведенного анализа определены основные положительные черты, характеризующие сельскохозяйственную потребительскую кооперацию. Выявлены факторы, сдерживающие развитие сельскохозяйственных кооперативов в России. Обозначена ключевая цель государственной поддержки сельскохозяйственной кооперации: это повышение качества жизни сельского населения до уровня, позволяющего не только полностью обеспечить сельское население продовольствием собственного производства, повысить его занятость и доходы, но и превратить отечественных сельскохозяйственных товаропроизводителей в главных поставщиков конкурентного продовольствия на региональные, национальные и мировые рынки. Установлено, что несовершенство законодательной и нормативной базы, определяющее деятельность сельскохозяйственной кооперации в стране, увеличивает правовые, организационные и финансовые риски кооперативов. Кооперативы не стремятся изыскивать собственные ресурсы для своего развития (наращивание собственного капитала, увеличение резервного фонда, формирование элементов защиты – ресурсов гарантийных и страховых фондов). Накапливаются противоречия между участниками работающих сельскохозяйственных кооперативов и партнерами на всех этапах деятельности. Все это в условиях отсутствия внятной кооперативной политики на селе служит дополнительным отталкивающим фактором в превращении кооперации в добровольное и массовое движение. На основе проведенного исследования разработан план действия «дорожная карта», целью которого является формирование институциональной среды сельскохозяйственной кооперации на селе, включающее совершенствование законодательства, формирование системы государственного регулирования и поддержки, научного, информационного и консультационного обеспечения, развитие инфраструктуры.

The article presents a brief overview of India-U.S. relations during the period of Narendra Modi's government and Barack Obama's administration. The author analyzes the dynamics of cooperation development after the victory of Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2014 Parliamentary elections in India and studies the key directions of bilateral agenda. The current condition of India-U.S. strategic dialogue and the influence of human rights issues on the countries' cooperation are characterized.

Since 2014 the states' cooperation has been growing rapidly. The bilateral investment, trade and economic interdependence have significantly increased. Some experts and mass media note that Barack Obama and Narendra Modi are having friendly relations. From a different angle, a number of agreements between countries still remain unaccomplished. For instance, the U.S. support for India's permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council, its accession to APEC and the implementation of nuclear deal have yet to be turned into achievement.

Together with strengthening the bilateral strategic dialogue, the U.S. has intensified the criticism of India's human rights record. The main part of it includes the cases of religious intolerance, which are observed in the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom reports and the remarks given by U.S. lawmakers and official representatives, including the Ambassador to India. Washington's careful attention to the human rights issues and religious violence in particular is one of the major irritants in the U.S.-India relations.

The engagement of Indian Americans in the local U.S. politics and their lobbying efforts in the context of U.S.-India relations are revealed. The author outlines the near-terms perspectives of bilateral cooperation.

The article deals with the national interests of Russia and Finland in the Arctic region and the possible prospects of cooperation between states in the Arctic. On the basis of the system analysis are described and analyzed Arctic doctrine of Russia and Finland, as well as strategies for the realization of their interests in the political, economic, scientific and other spheres.In conclusion, the author concludes that the Arctic strategy of Finland differs deep study, a clear focus on national interests and sophisticated linking them to Finland's participation in the EU. Finland expects to strengthen its presence in the Arctic based on its recognition of the EU expert on Arctic issues, cooperation with Russia, on the northern shipping, etc.For the Russian Federation is fundamentally socio-economic development of the border regions of the Arctic. Border regions of the Federation converted to direct "tools" of the interaction of the state with foreign partners, including Finland. In this regard, the full cooperation of Russia and Finland at the present stage, it is important not only for the countries themselves, but also for the planning of long-term strategies for the development of the Arctic territories. ; В статье рассматриваются национальные интересы России и Финляндии в Арктическом регионе и возможные перспективы сотрудничества государств в Арктике. На основе системного анализа рассматриваются и анализируются арктические доктрины России и Финляндии, а также стратегии реализации своих интересов в политической, экономической, научной и других сферах.Авторы приходят к выводам, что арктическая стратегия Финляндии отличается глубокой проработкой, чёткой ориентацией на национальные интересы и продуманной их увязкой с участием Финляндии в ЕС. Финляндия рассчитывает усилить своё присутствие в Арктике на основе её признания в ЕС экспертом по арктической проблематике, сотрудничеству с Россией, по вопросам северного судоходства и т. д.Для России принципиально социально-экономическое развитие приграничных приарктических регионов. Приграничные субъекты Федерации превращаются в непосредственные «инструменты» взаимодействия государства с зарубежными партнерами, в том числе и с Финляндией. В этой связи полноценное сотрудничество России и Финляндии на современном этапе важно не только для самих стран, но и для планирования долгосрочных стратегий развития арктических территорий.