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Balkan developments: Clouds in a blue sky
Ioannis Michaletos | The current situation in the Balkans reveals a worrying trend of political and security developments that may lead to renewed round of brinkmanship, even of conflict, between different countries and ethnic groups. Although, for the time being, the Balkan issues have not attracted the eye of the global media, it is of... »
The attempted satelization of FYROM by Turkey
By Ioannis Michaletos | Turkey’s geopolitical objectives aim to control small countries such as FYROM that have been formerly dominated by the Turkish Islamic Ottoman Empire. “We write less than we say We say less than we know We know less than we can find out” (A modified version of David Snowden’s phrase concerning Knowledge Management) Turkey’s geopolitical... »
Regional Balkan energy conference reveals positive oil & gas prospects
The prospects for the oil and gas sector in the Balkans is excellent according to recent reports and statements by international authorities. The region may find itself in the midst of an investment spree in the very near future. »
The new international of organized crime in the Balkans
By Ioannis Michaletos | Current global financial crisis is a catalyst for growth of the organized crime groups in the Balkans that will dictate policy to governments and international institutions. “He who does not prevent a crime when he can, encourages it.” Seneca “There are only three ways to become rich; marry the money, invent something or... »
Kosovo’s affairs & the “Narco-statehood”
Kosovo is viewed as a region that is under the tight grip of organized crime and corruption which spans through he entire social and political sphere. The strongest passion in the world is jealousy, but the sweetest is revenge. An old Cossack saying Do not envy a sinner; you don’t know what disaster awaits him. Bible Kosovo’s independence proclamation... »