EDITORIAL

Shaul Shay
(Senior research fellow at the International Institute for Counterterrorism (ICT) at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya and former deputy head of Israel’s National Security Council)

Copyright: @ 2022 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 30 July 2022

Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS)

A gas crisis in Europe caused by Russia's decision to reduce flows of gas, as it faces Western sanctions for invading Ukraine, is forcing Europe to diversify its energy supply. Africa's gas resources are increasingly in the spotlight as the European Union looks to move away from depending on Russian energy.[ African gas pipeline projects revived due to European gas crisis, bne IntelliNews June 23, 2022.]

Algeria and Nigeria are Africa's major gas producers and the main African gas suppliers of Europe. Algeria is Africa’s largest exporter of gas and due to the country's location along the Mediterranean, Algeria is Europe’s biggest gas supplier after Russia and Norway, sending the fuel via subsea pipelines to Spain and Italy, and also shipping it in liquefied form (LNG).[ Europe looks to Africa to fill natural gas gap, dw, March 4, 2022.].. Read more

Raagini Sharma
(RIEAS Senior Analyst)

Copyright: @ 2022 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 19 July 2022

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1.Abstract

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have become a much talked about and discussed issue amongst developing countries. There are three pillars on which the entire framework of SDGs stands, these are namely: environment, economy and society. The United Nations, governments of the nations, the business sectors, and civil society groups need to do more in terms of policies, education, and regulations on social, economic, and environmental fronts to guarantee that everyone is informed and mindful of his / her overall development. .. Read more

John M Nomikos
(RIEAS Director)

Copyright: @ 2022 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 12 July 2022

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The International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE USA and IAFIE Europe) organized a joint international conference titled Working Wicked Intelligence Challenges – Intelligence Research, Education – Training and Practice, on 19-22 June 2022 at Treviso, Venice in Italy. The 2022 Conference was hosted by Ecole Universitaire Internationale, leading Italian research and higher education Institute on Intelligence and Security Studies. .... Read more

Raagini Shekher Sharma
(RIEAS Senior Analyst)

Copyright: @ 2022 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 26 June 2022

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Terrorism – An Undefined Threat

The strategies, tactics and the modus operandi of the terrorists keep on changing firstly, to align these to the aims of the terrorist organizations and secondly, dependent upon the counter strategies of the established authorities and security forces and lastly, on the response pattern of the target population. However, the primary purpose of terrorism remains the same that is cause fear and panic and shock the target population. Sheer violence, the randomness of terror acts and uncertainty add to the fear and shock quotient. Ambush, sniper fire, car bombs, stone pelting, and human bombs, are a few of the several ways used by terrorists. Suicide attacks have gained ascendancy over the last two decades. ... Read more

Shaul Shay
(Senior research fellow at the International Institute for Counterterrorism (ICT) at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya and former deputy head of Israel’s National Security Council)

Copyright: @ 2022 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 18 June 2022

Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS)

The conflict of the control over Western Sahara between Morocco and the Algeria-backed Polisario Front has been going on for almost five decades, with no ability of the parties to reach a political solution.

Western Sahara is a vast, sparsely-populated desert region in Northwest Africa. It is bordered by Morocco in the North, Algeria in a small northeastern patch, and Mauritania in the East and South. It also has a long coast with the Atlantic Ocean in the West and Northwest. It is a region rich in phosphates and other minerals and has a lucrative fishing industry on its Atlantic coast... Read more

Leonardo Badea
(Romanian economist with a vast academic and financial experience. Starting with October 2019 he is Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania and Member of the Board. Between 2017 and 2019 he was President of the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority and during 2016-2017 he was Chairman of the finance and budget committee of the Chamber of Deputies. Since 2006 he is vice-president of the General Association of Romanian Economists)

Copyright: @ 2022 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 13 June 2022

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Supported by investments, Romania's industry and agriculture, through existing capacities and competencies, can supplement EU imports from third countries, reducing costs, supply times and dependence on geopolitically and operationally risky areas.

The way forward for the economic development of Central and Eastern European countries in the current conditions of high uncertainty is difficult to define. It is true that the current overlapping crises have put pressure on macroeconomic and budgetary equilibria at global level. It is becoming increasingly clear that there are not only one-size-fits-all solutions to these challenges, although these solutions, which stem from international and European solidarity, play an important role, but it is still necessary for emerging countries to consider their own solutions, which can be applied locally and which can have a beneficial effect on the EU economy... Read more