Does Listing Ukraine as a Priority Foreign Country Violate International Trade Agreements?
There is a very real possibility that the U.S. government’s decision to identify Ukraine as a Priority Foreign Country (essentially a serial IP abuser) violates international law.
Foreign Policy Names Estonia Best Investment Destination in Europe
Estonia has become increasingly influential in European circles for its tight fiscal management and an economy that has shown surprising resilience in the face of the ongoing slow meltdown of Europe.
Georgia’s Wine, a Soviet Survivor
Georgian wines survived by luring the Soviets into loving them, and that in turn allowed ancient traditions to survive an empire determined to eradicate everything precious and old.
Message in the Bottles: Lessons from Georgia’s Wine Industry Rebirth
Georgia’s ancient wine industry has transformed from a low quality, single market provider to a diverse, sophisticated, increasingly international supplier of respected vintages — all because of a 2006 Russian embargo.
Estonia Boasts Lowest Government Debt in EU
Estonia boasts the lowest government debt in the entire European Union. In case anyone from Germany is reading this and scowling, it is worth adding that Estonia’s numbers were also the lowest by percentage of GDP.
Latvia Moves Forward on Euro
Riga has garnered widespread support within Europe, which is desperate to shore up the besieged currency. However, Riga’s entry looks like rats running onto a sinking ship to many Latvians.
Latvia’s Euro Entreaty Reveals Euro Shortcomings
Latvia’s likely success in joining the eurozone flies in the face of almost every possible indicator — and it again comes back to Berlin, who wants a symbol of austerity’s success to use against Southern Europe.
Moldova’s Past … and Future?
In light of our recent coverage of Moldova’s political chaos, we believe it would be helpful to show how far Moldova has come in a mere nine years … and how far it could fall again.
Old Europe Fears Immigrant Influx from Eastern Europe
Rather than reacting out of fear, attempting to reduce natural economic links, the wealthier EU states should encourage poorer nations to the east to more fully participate in the economic mainstream.
Latvia to Adopt Euro
Not everyone is certain that this is a wise decision. Nevertheless, Latvia has followed policies which make its economic success likely irrespective of the fate of the Euro.