Arirusila
Conflicts By Ari Rusila [aka ex- BalkanBlog] ( http://arirusila.wordpress.com ), created by a Finnish freelancer and project management expert Ari Rusila,covers issues of conflicts, crisis management and geopolicy and regionally the Balkans (esp. Serbia), the Black Sea region and MENA (the greater Middle East and North Africa and esp. Israel) regions.
MY BLOGS
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Whodunnit in Syria
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While a punitive strike against Bashar Assad’s regime is ready to start immediatelly the public reasons for attack are losing ground every day while the risks about escalation of conflict are rising simultaneously. In my opinion the U.S address of missile-strike might not be the right one so before any actions it would be wise to spend some time to clarify – whodunnit.
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Ari Rusila's BalkanBlog
http://arirusila.wordpress.com/
Ari Rusila's BalkanBlog, created by a Finnish freelancer and project management expert Ari Rusila,covers issues of conflicts, crisis management and geopolicy and regionally the Balkans (esp. Serbia), the Black Sea region and MENA (the greater Middle East and North Africa and esp. Israel) regions.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 434 )
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Knesset 2015: Forecast
On 17th March will Israel have voting for new Knesset and it seems to be creating very interesting scenarios for future. Last polls show that now there is a rea... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Knesset 2015: Forecast
On 17th March will Israel have voting for new Knesset and it seems to be creating very interesting scenarios for future. Last polls show that now there is a rea... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2015 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
From History: “Beilin – Abu Mazen Plan”
In 1993, under the direction of Yasser Arafat’s deputy, Abu Mazen (Mahmoud Abbas) held secret negotiations with Israel’s then–Deputy Foreign Minister, Yossi... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2015 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
TTIP Documents Leaked
The EU’s draft position on TTIP and specifically the part that refers to EU and member states commitments and reservations on specific issues regarding goods an... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2015 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
TTIP Documents Leaked
The EU’s draft position on TTIP and specifically the part that refers to EU and member states commitments and reservations on specific issues regarding goods an... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Analysis: 2014 Gaza Conflict
During last Gaza conflict – on summer 2014 – I wrote about some peculiarities in then ongoing operation “Protective Edge” (Peculiarities of Operation... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Mass Exodus of Kosovo Albanians
“Kosovo, alles Scheiße. Serbien, auch Scheiße. Deutschland, das ist gut. Da kann man arbeiten, fünf Euro die Stunde, egal ob schwarz oder nicht, es ist besser. Read more
Posted on 14 February 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Mass Exodus of Kosovo Albanians
“Kosovo, alles Scheiße. Serbien, auch Scheiße. Deutschland, das ist gut. Da kann man arbeiten, fünf Euro die Stunde, egal ob schwarz oder nicht, es ist besser. Read more
Posted on 14 February 2015 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
‘Minsk Deal’, Point by Point
1. A comprehensive ceasefire in eastern Ukraine. Comes into force at 00.00 (Kiev time) on February 15.2. A pullout of heavy weapons. The parties agreed to a... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2015 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
‘Minsk Deal’, Point by Point
1. A comprehensive ceasefire in eastern Ukraine. Comes into force at 00.00 (Kiev time) on February 15.2. A pullout of heavy weapons. The parties agreed to a... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
BBC Report (finally, After 1 Year) Finds Maidan Sniper Bullets Came from...
Originally posted on the real SyrianFreePress Network: ~ BBC airs Maidan fighter admitting he fired on police before Kiev massacre Nearly a year after the... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
BIRN Under Fire :: BIRN
.BIRN Serbia’s mission is to advance the country’s political, social and economic transition through the provision of objective and quality information, the... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Russia’s Strategic Shift To East Continues: Now India
“The steadfast support of the people of Russia for India has been there even at difficult moments in our history. It has been a pillar of strength for India’s... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2014 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Viewing Russia From the Inside
Note:”Viewing Russia From the Inside is republished with permission of Stratfor.”Viewing Russia From the Inside by George Friedman Last week I flew into... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2014 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Is South Stream Pipeline Transforming Itself To “Turk Stream”?
“We believe that in the current conditions Russia cannot continue with the realisation of this project [South Stream].” (Vladimir Putin) Russia’s $40 billion... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2014 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Video – Antifascist Resistance in Ukraine Meeting in London
Posted on 19 November 2014 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Video – Antifascist Resistance in Ukraine Meeting in London
Posted on 19 November 2014 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
¥uan and Waterloo of Petro$
(Note: ¥uan and Waterloo of Petro$ Parts I and II combined)Ongoing western sanctions due Ukraine are pushing China and Russia to close cooperation – the... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2014 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
¥uan and Waterloo of Petro$
(Note: ¥uan and Waterloo of Petro$ Parts I and II combined)Ongoing western sanctions due Ukraine are pushing China and Russia to close cooperation – the... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2014 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
¥uan and Waterloo of Petro$ (Part 2/2)
U.S. sanctions due the conflict in Ukraine launched Russia’s counter-offensive with bypassing the U.S. dollar system as its spear-head. Read more
Posted on 10 November 2014 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY