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All items tagged Czech RepublicOpen Think Tank ArticlesSeptember 24, 2009 | The Shield's Dangerous FalloutAnna Nadgrodkiewicz: The cancellation of the missile defense shield in its initially proposed form was inevitable for many. However, this has made the fallout no less dramatic as the risk of setting a dangerous precedent of appeasement with Russia increases. ... MoreFebruary 20, 2009 | In Defense of the Czech EU PresidencyTobias Wolny: Do not be misled by President Klaus’s speech to the European Parliament. The Czech EU presidency has done a good job so far, managing a number of unexpected international and domestic issues over the last two months. And the Czechs deserve more credit from fellow European leaders in the current debate on protectionism. ... MoreJanuary 19, 2009 | Bumpy Road Ahead for Czech EU PresidencyJan Rovensky: As the Czech Republic takes the helm of the EU Presidency, domestic disputes and party politics promise to “spice up” Prague’s six months in office. Yet, Czech discrepancies concerning Lisbon, the US missile shield and Afghanistan may serve to emphasize the need for a common EU foreign policy. ... MoreJanuary 2, 2009 | Time for a Middle Road In Dealing With RussiaTobias Wolny: Dealing with Russia should not be left to cold warriors and Russian well-wishers. Both Old and New Europe will benefit from replacing threatening language with confidence building measures in their approach to diplomatic relations with Russia. ... MoreOctober 8, 2008 | Visegrad Four: A Friendship Turned SourMarek Swierczynski: Regional cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe has changed direction. Recent years have witnessed the Visegrad Group practically disintegrate due to a lack of common positions on important issues in European and global politics. The result is that countries like Poland have shifted alliances, trying to link new EU and NATO members with EU and NATO hopefuls. ... MoreJuly 8, 2008 | Dead End in Sight for Poland's Missile Defense SiteMarek Swierczynski: Commotion and despair are in the air after Poland rejected the US bid to host ballistic defence system. The government is evasive in public statements and sends opposing signals in diplomacy. The MD project, once regarded as a unique historic opportunity, seems to be drifting away. ... MoreJune 20, 2008 | Sarkozy Re-Ignites the EU Enlargement RowMarek Swierczynski: One crisis is rapidly spiralling to another. The Irish “No” to the Lisbon Treaty spoiled the mood among the EU big players so much that they’ve threatened to halt enlargement plans. And it is not Ireland, they’re threatening but Eastern European new member states. ... MoreDecember 18, 2007 | Europe and Missile Defense: A Risky NapAlexander Bernhard Bitter: Missile defense for Europe is coterminous with NATO’s mission. The European policy of waiting for a new US administration is flawed, as the financial burden of the endeavor could shift heavily toward Europe. ... MoreApril 22, 2007 | Missile Defense: Washington's Deal with PragueWess Mitchell: I recommend a security agreement with Prague now to set precedent for missile defense negotiations with other NATO members later, starting with Poland. Bilateral agreements with Eastern European countries would reinforce Washington’s strategic commitment to the region and would not undermine NATO in the least. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesMarch 27, 2009 | Bye Bye Topolanek, Bye Bye EUThe collapse of Topolanek’s government is bad news for the EU. ++ His defeat is a victory for the Eurosceptic President Klaus and the detractors of the Lisbon Treaty. ++ Topolanek now has no means to apply pressure on the several Eurosceptics amongst his party to ratify the Lisbon Treaty when it is most needed. ++ One year after the “no” vote of the referendum, the majority of the Irish seem to ... MoreFebruary 12, 2009 | Appeasing Russia Over Missiles in Eastern EuropeBiden’s comment at the Security Conference in Munich regarding the need for expert opinion prior to deploying defense missiles in Eastern Europe has raised fear in the Czech Republic. ++ “It’s beginning to look as though the Americans were taking us for a ride. Now that there’s a new driver in the White House, they think they can just drop us off at the curb.”++ Retreating on the missile ... MoreJanuary 15, 2009 | Euro-skeptic Czech Republic?Unity in responding to the economic crisis and unity when negotiating a new PCA with Russia is the mantra of the Czech Republic, current holder of the EU Presidency. ++ It is time for skeptics who fear new members’ commitment towards the EU to put their worries away. ++ Neither the recency of membership nor the communist past are preventing them from pursuing European interests. ++ Standing ... MoreDecember 17, 2008 | Let Eastern Europe Join the EuroThe criteria for joining the euro “make little economic sense for euro-zone candidate countries in Central and Eastern Europe.” ++ Inflation targets are “flawed” and keep Poland and the Czech Republic from joining quickly. ++ “Accession for all new EU member states would not complicate euro-zone monetary policy” since they would make up less than 10% of GDP. ++ If compared with the dollar, the ... MoreNovember 7, 2008 | Blank Czech: The Next EU PresidencyThe Czech government is ready for the EU presidency.++ “In the past two decades, the central and east European (CEE) economies have done their homework, introducing reforms, with bank bail-outs and privatizations.” ++ The Czech presidency must address three problems: eurozone recapitalization, central European members vulnerable to a euro-wide recession, and new members needing financial support. ... MoreAugust 25, 2008 | Eastern Europe Can Only Count on ItselfPoles, Czechs and Hungarians should be under no illusion that they can count on the US in case of a crisis. ++ In the past the US used to leave its Eastern European allies in the lurch and its recent reaction to Georgia’s plight was no different. ++ The only thing that the frontline states can do is to count on themselves. ++ They should make a larger commitment to their own defense, ... MoreAugust 19, 2008 | Poland is a Fall Guy for US Military LobbyistsBy agreeing to host a US missile defence base Poland, like the UK and Czech Republic, became America’s groundbait and exposed itself to a possiblity of a nuclear attack. ++ In turn, the system is supposed to protect Poland as well. ++ Bad news is, MD will not work for at least another 50 years and it is doubtful if ever at all. ++ There is no rationale behind MD: it is only built to ... MoreMay 7, 2008 | US Missile Defense on European Soil Sparks DebatePlans to build a US-proposed missile-defense shield based in Czech Republic and Poland has been met with feisty opposition. ++ NATO Secretary General, Jaap de Hoop Sheffer insists that missile defense is crucial for North Atlantic security in a world threatened by transnational terrorism and rogue states. ++ Public opposition in the Czech Republic represented in the government, Poland’s ... MoreApril 30, 2007 | CSS Analysis in Security Policy - US Missile Defense: A Strategic Challenge for EuropeThe US intention to extend parts of its missile defense system to Poland and the Czech Republic has ruffled feathers throughout Europe. The issue has been particularly divisive in Germany, where Merkel has tried to occupy the diplomatic middle ground by proposing a multilateral missile shield project under NATO auspices in its stead - a suggestion that the US has rejected. Daniel Möckli of the ... MoreCommentsSeptember 22, 2009 | Really? You wrote: « In 1939 alone, both...January 31, 2009 | Dear Mr. Rovensky, Thank you for your... |
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