Text resize: A A
Change contrast

New Europe, Old Problems

June 26, 2012 - Example Author - Uncategorised

cover_3_4.JPG

cover_3_4.JPG

This issue is available in Print and Digital format. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS. 

View the Table of Contents 

The Summer 2012 issue of New Eastern Europe takes a closer look at the political and cultural developments taking place in the region. The theme of this issue, “New Europe, Old Problems” highlights the fact that even though we are in the 21st century, many of the problems these countries faced over 20 years ago before the collapse of the Soviet Union are still present today.

BBC investigative journalist, John Sweeney, reports on his recent trip to eastern Ukraine writing that in Kharkiv, “People seem to look on the Soviet ways with respect and affection, which is why they haven’t changed the street names that much and the Lenin statue still haunts the city.” Polish expert, Grzegorz Gromadzki analyzes Russia’s power system under Putin in comparison to previous regimes, while British researcher and writer, Kelly Hignett, provides a picture of the Cold War style diplomatic-espionage games that are taking place between the United Kingdom and Russia today. And Yegor Vasylyev puts Viktor Yanukovych under the microscope with his analysis of the Ukrainian president.

Belarusian journalist Katerina Barushka tells the story of the 2011 Minsk metro attack and the execution of two young boys who were found guilty in carrying out the attack, while Paweł Kowal, a member of the European Parliament, advocates for a new approach toward Belarus.

In addition, Adam Bodnar and Irmina Pacho from the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights in Warsaw provide their perspective on Poland’s participation with the American CIA in the imprisonment of terror suspects on Polish soil.

An interview with Timothy Garton Ash convinces us “that we cannot talk about a new Iron Curtain. The lines are both more fluid and more complex.”  while Tad Taube, of the Taube Foundation for Jewish Life and Culture advocates for Poland to rediscover its Jewish heritage in 21st century Eastern Europe.

Cultural texts look at the life of Bruno Schulz, feminism in Poland, and cross-border arts programmes.

Reports from Moscow and Baku wrap up the issue along with reviews of the latest books and films from or about the region. 

Image for slideshow

cover_3_4mini.JPG

Partners

Terms of Use | Cookie policy | Copyryight 2024 Kolegium Europy Wschodniej im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego 31-153 Kraków
Agencja digital: hauerpower studio krakow.
We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. View more
Cookies settings
Accept
Decline
Privacy & Cookie policy
Privacy & Cookies policy
Cookie name Active
Poniższa Polityka Prywatności – klauzule informacyjne dotyczące przetwarzania danych osobowych w związku z korzystaniem z serwisu internetowego https://neweasterneurope.eu/ lub usług dostępnych za jego pośrednictwem Polityka Prywatności zawiera informacje wymagane przez przepisy Rozporządzenia Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady 2016/679 w sprawie ochrony osób fizycznych w związku z przetwarzaniem danych osobowych i w sprawie swobodnego przepływu takich danych oraz uchylenia dyrektywy 95/46/WE (RODO). Całość do przeczytania pod tym linkiem
Save settings
Cookies settings