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... population change by regions and communes, as well as migration flows. The article also characterizes legal framework for socioeconomic development of the Finnish region. It is argued that the key factor behind modern welfare of the islands is not their political status or institutional makeup, but rather their economic and geographical position, the ‘concentration effect’, and the population influx. It is stressed that wide regional disparities observed within such small territory are indicative ...

... a broader set of research into the issues of post-Soviet economic and political development. The Baltic States follow their own political and economic ways. The study proves the hypothesis of low efficiency of large infrastructure project and their political motivation. It is concluded that the disregard of the factor of mutually beneficial economic cooperation with Russia destabilizes the development of national economic of the Baltic States. The author believes that modern infrastructure projects in the Baltic Sea region should be integrated into both western and eastern dimensions. 1. Hartija 12 za poslednij mesjac sobrala v svoju podderzhku vsego ...

... efficiency of Russia’s policy in the region requires not only the development of bilateral relations with the region’s countries but also a dialogue with the European Union, the key player in the Baltic. The author identifies Russian economic, military, political, and humanitarian interests in the region, and describes the structure, content, and main areas of the implementation of the EU Baltic strategy in 2009—2013. The article examines the evolution of the Strategy, which initially ignored Russian national interests in the region, yet eventually resulted in cooperative efforts in the areas of common interest such as energy, transport infrastructure, environment, research, education and culture. The results of the Russian presidency of the Council ...

... aspekty formirovanija i razvitija nacional'noj innovacionnoj sistemy [Spatial aspects of the formation and development of the national innovation system], Innovacii [Innovations], no. 11 (157), p. 24—34. 8. Voloshenko, K.Yu. 2012, The methodological ... ... the field of international scientific and technological cooperation: conceptual — strategic base], Politika i obshhestvo [Politics and Society], no. 9, p. 4—22. 32. Bradach, J. L., Eccles, R. G. 1989, Price, authority and trust: From ideal types ...

... affected the nature of bilateral relations. The consulate documents indicate that Soviet diplomacy aspired to exploit the differences between Poland and Germany over a wide range of issues (the geopolitical situation of East Prussia, the position of national minorities, the problem of transit through the Polish corridor, the status of the Free city of Danzig, etc.). Soviet consuls carefully observed political life in Königsberg and the province. On the one hand, they paid attention to an increase in the nationalist and fascist attitudes. On the other hand, they emphasized the aspirations of the local political and business elite to develop economic ...

... However, unlike the above mentioned countries, its relations with Russia are developing at a more pragmatic level. Numerous political differences often result in economic losses both for Latvia and Russia. Despite the fact that Latvia has been an independent ... ... and localise emerging conflicts, diplomats, politicians, and experts should interpret Russian-Latvian relations in view of the national features without referring to theoretical models based on the mythological “unity” of the three Baltic States. 1....

... of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation], September 7. 24. Putin, V. V. 2005, Sovmestnaja press-konferencija s Predsedatelem Palestinskoj nacional'noj administracii Mahmudom Abbasom [Joint press conference with the President of the Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas], Ramallah, Israel, April 29. Lanko Dmitry 10.5922/2079-8555-2013-3-4 37-45 international relations, foreign policy analysis, Russia, Estonia, regionalism, military political blocks

... media/ 66573/SELIVERSTOV. pdf (accessed 24 March 2013). 5. Vilemas, Ju. 2012, Improving generation capacities: Economics versus Politics, Conference The Future of Electricity Markets in Eastern Europe and Russia, Stockholm School of Economics, 14 February,... ... Vilnius, p. 95, available at:http://www. energy-regulators. eu/portal/page/portal/EER_HOME/EER_ PUBLICATIONS/NATIONAL_REPORTS/National%20Reporting%202012/NR_En/C12_NR_Lithuania-EN_v2.pdf (accessed 24 March 2013). 8. Energy — Database, 2012, Central ...

... development of peaceful nuclear power. The author draws attention to the fact that nuclear power is a rather young branch of national economy. However, over recent decades, it has already seen rises and falls, and a number of states have had tragic experiences ... ... the closed Ignalina NPP. The author concludes that the joint construction of a new NPP is quite questionable. When it comes to politics, each of the three Baltic States is ready to build its own NPP. Thus, the development of nuclear power in the Baltic ...

... p. 851—853. 15. McGovan, F. 2012, Can European Union’s Market Liberalism Ensure Energy Security in a Time of «Economic Nationalism»? Journal of Contemporary European Research, Vol. 4, no. 2, p. 100—102. 16. Zeleneva, I. V. 2010, Geostrategiya ... ... politiki [Russian Geostrategy in the Energy Sphere], Kaspiyskiy region: politika, ekonomika, kul’tura [The Caspian Region: Politics, Economics, Culture], no. 1 (22). p. 8—13. Zeleneva Irina 10.5922/2079-8555-2013-2-1 4-11 energy policy of Russia,...

... for the Socioeconomic Development of the City of Moscow until 2015 (as commissioned by the Department of Economic Policy and Development of the Government of Moscow) by an international team headed by the experts of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration and the Higher School of Economics. 1. Atkinson, R. 2010, Evroremont gradostroitel'noj politiki [Eurorepair urban policy], Territorija i planirovanie [Territory and planning], no. 2 (26), p. 21—29. 2. Zhitkov,...

... report "Business Russia"], Moscow. 2. Narodnoe hozjajstvo SSSR za 70 let. Jubilejnyj statisticheskij ezhegodnik [The national economy of the USSR for 70 years. Jubilee Statistical Yearbook], 1987, Moscow, Finansy i statistika. 3. Putin, V. V.... ... chetvertoj politicheskoj teorii [Criticism of the concept of modernization. The conservative answer on the basis of the Fourth Political Theory], Centr Konservativnyh Issledovanij [Center for Conservative Studies], 21 March, available at: http:// konservatizm....

... 37, p. 629―656. 23. Enright, M. 2000, Regional clusters and multinational enterprises: Independence, dependence or interdependence? International Studies of Management and Organization, no. 30(2), p. 114—138. 24. Feser, E. J., 2000, Bergman E. M. National Industry Cluster Templates: A Framework for Regional Cluster Analysis, Regional Studies, no. 34.1, p. 1―20. 25. Feser, E., Renski, H., Goldstein, H. 2008, Clusters and Economic Development Outcomes: An Analysis of the Link between Clustering ...

... Additionally, the structure and numbers of the Union are analysed through a comparison with similar organisations of the other «small nations» of the Baltic North-East. The author addresses the issue of military missions planned by the Lithuanian Army, as well ... ... partizana: Promezhutochnoe zamechanie po povodu ponjatija politicheskogo [Theory of Partisan: Intermediate remark about the notion of political], Moscow. 4. Adamonis, S. 1997, Partizanų karas (strategija ir taktika), Kaunas, Belovo leidykla. 5. Bulvičius, V....

... of the components of global US missile defence. This work aims to analyze possible Russia’s responses within military and political spheres. The measures proposed are divided into three subgroups: soft, medium and hard depending on the implementation ... ... otdan vysokotehnologichnym obrazcam [The new state arms program gives priority to the hightech designs], Nacional'naja oborona [National defence], available at: http://www.oborona. ru/includes/periodics/maintheme/2011/0314/21345724/detail. shtml (accessed ...

The paper examines flows of foreign direct investment within the Baltic region. The author demonstrates close investment ties among the EU members, which are of special importance for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Transborder corporate integration in the region is characterized by significant imbalances. In many aspects, it can be viewed as Sweden’s economic expansion or development of domestic markets for northern European companies. Although many German, Polish and Russian companies are involved...

... EU. The author analyses a number of publications on Russia in the Danish mass media. The positive image of Russian innovations in Danish periodicals is analysed against the background of historical stereotypes. The article also describes the Danish national innovation system. The image of Russian innovations in the Danish mass media is positive; however, the articles dedicated to Russian innovations constitute a small part of reports on developments in Russia. The article also contributes to social ...

....htm (accessed 10 June 2011). 2. Lietuvos užsienio politika ir pereinamasis laikotarpis, 2010, Pasaulis pagal Tomą, available at: http://viluckas.lt/lietuvos-uzsienio-politika-ir-pereinamasis-laikotarpis/(accessed 12 June 2011). 3. State of the Nation Address, 2010—2011, Lietuvos Respublikos Prezidentė, available at: http://www.prezidentas.lt/en/activities/state_of_the_nation_address/2012.html (accessed 18 July 2011). 4. Čyvas, T. 2011, V. Ušackas: Lietuvos užsienio politika — „bevektorinė“,...

After Lithuanian accession to the European Union and NATO, a cross-party political consensus has existed regarding the state’s foreign policy objectives. Against this background, the Žalgiris national resistance movement, which was established by eminent politicians, journalists, and public figures in 2009, posed a certain intellectual challenge. This article concentrates on the development of a new foreign policy philosophy — the focal ...

... article analyses the role of Russia — the North-West federal district — in the New North concept, which encompasses new political relations in the North of Europe in the framework of international organisations and regional cooperation — for instance,... ... <FT.com> (Accessed 15 January 2011). 28. Mottola, K. 1996. Security in Northern Europe — Combining and Reinforcing National, Regional and Wider European Policies // Visions of European Security — Focal Point Sweden and Northern Europe. Olof ...

... мир именем нашего моря // Невское время. 2002. 15 февр. 12. Anholt S. Government Advisor on Nation Branding and Public Diplomacy , UK . Presentation at the 8 th Summit of the Baltic Development Forum. Helsinki , October ... ... Ajatus, 2000. 24. Tynkkynen N. Action Frames of Environmental Organizations of Post — Soviet St. Petersburg // Environmental Politics. 2006. Vol. 15. No. 4. 25. Vesa U., Moeller F. Security Community in the Baltic Sea Region: Recent Debate and Recent ...