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National Sovereignty in Crisis

George Zgardanas

In the following article, we will analyze the issue of sovereignty, its characteristics and the elements that form and compose the term. Afterwards there will be a historical overview, so that we can observe what was the springboard that led to the introduction of the concept, who dealt extensively with the issue and what were the views that prevailed over the centuries. There will be also an examination of the issue in the modern world and the so-called New World Order, whether with positive or negative connotations. Τhe role of sovereignty will be examined within the international and European organizations, such as: the European Union, the UN, etc. We will also look at the reasons why national sovereignty is indispensable for states, as well as the risks that need to be avoided for it to continue to exist in practice.  More

Innovators from Germany, France, UK and the US Will Attend “Future Summit” on November 28th in Bucharest

The global director of Artificial Intelligence of E-ON, the Innovation Manager from Disneyland Paris, the inventor of the first electric flying taxi awarded in Paris by Emmanuel Macron, the activist planting tens of millions of trees in Africa and 25 more speakers come to Bucharest to offer insights on what the next ten years will look like and what decisions businesses and companies have to take now. More

Corruption as Bad Governance

Bogdan C. Enache

The issue that has polarized, more than any other, Romanian politics and Romanian society for the last decade and a half is the subject of Alina Mungiu-Pipidi’s book, “The Quest for Good Governance: How Societies Develop Control of Corruption”, Cambridge University Press, 2015 (translated in Romanian by Ioana Aneci as “În căutarea bunei guvernări: cum au scăpat alte țări de corupție”, Polirom, 2017).  More

Coronavirus: Commission Hosts a European Hackathon to Develop Innovative Solutions to Fight the Outbreak

As of 24 April and throughout the weekend, the Commission will host the pan-European #EUvsVirus Hackathon, under the patronage of Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth. The hackathon, led by the European Innovation Council and in close collaboration with the EU Member States, will connect civil society, innovators, partners and investors across Europe to develop innovative solutions aimed at fighting the coronavirus outbreak. More

Coco & Chanel: Creating Herself and a Whole Universe, from Croquis to Couture

Petronela Cîrstea

Imagine the epitome of an elegant, stylish woman of modern times. Is she sporting chic suit pants and a matching blazer, or maybe a timeless black dress? Is her jewellery exquisite without overbearing opulence, perfectly assorted to her handbag and shoes? In this case, she is most surely also wearing a fine perfume, a subtle but essential element for her demeanour, demeanour that states – not whispers, nor screams – concinnity and confidence.  More

The Neighbourhood and Its Meanings

Alexandru-Costin Udrea

In order to know the Romanian society as it is today more intimately, it is preferable that we analyse it from the inside to the outside, for the general characteristics and conclusions that might be traced from this “outside” (such as national psychologies or civilizational traits) are brought into existence by a set of norms and behaviours embraced by the “inside” (which, in this case, refers to every individual, to his family and then to his immediate community).  More

Inflation Surpassing Populism

Bogdan C. Enache

In a Europe locked-in below-target inflation, for the most part, one country basically surpasses all others. Romania managed to almost triple its inflation rate one month into the New Year, after a brief – and unique period in the last quarter century or so – when the headline figure was actually negative. What’s behind this astonishing success, or not such a success after all? More

The Emerging Frontier of the Bucharest Stock Market

Bogdan C. Enache

Since 2016, The Bucharest Stock Exchange (Bursa de Valori București - BVB) is actively seeking official recognition of emerging market status from the world’s leading providers of stock market services. In fall last year, for instance, BVB entered FTSE Russel’s “Watchlist”, the London Stock Exchange’s research and rating agency shortlist of potential emerging markets, while also being under the consideration of S&P, MSCI and Stoxx. More

A Conversation with John Mearsheimer

The think tank Romania Energy Center (ROEC) in partnership with the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) and the Romanian US Alumni Association invites you to the event of fall 2018 in Romania: a conversation with the renowned American professor of political science John J. Mearsheimer about his latest book: The Great Delusion. Liberal Dreams and International Realities.  More

The Autumn School in Philosophy, Economics and Politics 2019. 30 Years Later: Real Liberty or New Serfdom?

The Center for Institutional Analysis and Development – Eleutheria (CADI), The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), the Institute for Economic Studies Europe (IES- Europe) and the Society for Individual Freedom (SoLib) welcome you to the 2019 edition of the Autumn School in Philosophy, Economics and Politics entitled „30 Years Later: Real Liberty or New Serfdom?”. The event will take place between November 13th – 17th, at Hotel Siqua, Calea Plevnei Nr. 59A, 010223 Bucharest, Romania.  More

Bringing Lasting Positive Change for Women

Olga Bodrug

Any change brings both positive and negative consequences. Therefore, a development planner should respect various principles to promote change that minimizes negative effects. Also, certain priorities or values should be reflected. This paper shows what are the principles, priorities, and values a development planner should respect to ensure lasting positive changes for women. It also includes a case study of an Eastern European country, the Republic of Moldova.  More