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THE SECURITY CHALLENGES OF EUROPEAN DEMOGRAPHICS AND POLITICS CAUSED BY THE MODERN MIGRATION CRISIS
Full text linkThe paper aims to analyze the ongoing situation in the European Union member countries caused by modern migration flows. It shows the real impact of refugees and migrants on European demography. It describes the future scenarios of global demographic and social challenges, which lead to the socio-economic and political crisis, and the failure of European political elites. The study mainly is based on the following research methods: descriptive, statistical, and analysis. The basis of the source represents the books, scientific articles, empirical and press materials, documents published on official websites in the field of migration policy. The essence of the modern migration in Europe became very acute since the current migrants are mostly followers of Islam, which in all its aspects and completeness is currently one of the most urgent topics, and draws the special attention of political circles and international clubs. Muslims in Europe are, first, immigrants whose influx into the European continent has seriously changed its demographic picture and political situation. In this regard, it should be said that the growing number of Muslims in Europe is causing certain demographic challenges that significantly affect the European socio-cultural situation, and lead to the financial and political crisis
The The Importance of Regional Triangular - India-Pakistan-Afghanistan and Russian Interests in the Region
No full textAim. The paper aims to analyze the importance of such tangled triangular as India-Pakistan-Afghanistan and their impact over the whole Asia and its regional stability and security. The already complex region is complicated by interference of such great powers as Russia and pursuing its interests in the whole regional politics and each country separately. The paper examines the strategic interests and the level of cooperation and influence of India in Afghanistan and its implications for Pakistan.
Methods. The study mainly is based on the following research methods: descriptive, analysis and document analysis, and analytical. The paper is based on the books, scientific papers, studies and researches conducted by the field’s researchers.
Results. We can claim that the work clearly describes the significant role of India that makes its presence justified there to achieve its broader aims via Afghanistan. Although there will remain a sizeable role of US presence in Afghanistan, however, India is providing local socio-economic infrastructure and civil, military, and political services to promote peace and security in the war-torn country, which represents a threat and anxiety for the whole region.
Conclusion. Regional cooperation between the five landlocked Central American republics, Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan opens up new directions and opportunities for the development of trade and economic relations. The Central Asian republics show great interest in the establishment of transport corridors through Afghanistan with access to the warm seas of the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf. Iran and Pakistan are developing their ports in anticipation of increased exports/imports and increased transit of goods
Modern Migration Crisis in Europe and the Role of Diasporas in Combating the Mutual Hostility between Newcomers and Host Society
No full textAim. The goal of the paper is to analyse the constantly growing scale of migration and its impact on the European political and social sphere; to show the concern of European politicians and society about the newcomers, which leads to social hostility and unpredictable situations. There is a concern that migrants, being representatives of different cultural environments and religions, will bring social disharmony, raise the crime rate and terrorism in Europe and cause a certain threats to European society.
Methods. The basis of the paper are the following research methods – statistical, descriptive and analytical, which represent certain sources: the study courses and books, scientific papers, empirical materials, published on official websites and documents in the field of migration and its policy.
Results and conclusion. Modern migration is complicated by the strong emotional reaction and hostile attitude of European society, which has a direct negative impact on the European political situation and society itself. The situation has become even more complex by the fact that the migrants are mostly from Islamic countries with strong religious ideology and cultural roots that create serious obstacles for their integration. Here it is worthy of highlighting the role of Diasporas and their impact on the integrational processes.
Cognitive value. It appears that the 21st century has become the era of migration. Thus, the representatives of all social sciences are paying attention to the study of this unusually complex phenomenon. Yet, despite the significant interest of researchers, for politicians, and the civic sector the phenomena of migration still is not studied properly
The Politicization of Islamic Society in Post Soviet Russia
No full textAim. The paper analyses the Islamic revival in Russia in the late 20th century and early 21st. This was reflected in the registration of religious communities, the publication of periodicals on Muslim literature, and, in my opinion, most importantly - the construction of mosques and madrassas. It highlights the roles of mosques and madrassas built in the North Caucasus, which later became the theological centers for the spread of Islam and educated youngsters according to their propaganda.
Methods. The study mainly uses an analysis method based on the study of historicism, documents and empirical material. The basis of the source are books, scientific articles, research works conducted by Russian and foreign experts.
Results. The post-Soviet wars (1994-1996 and 1999-2000) in Chechnya contributed to the politicisation and realisation of Islam in this region. In 1996-1999 there were 26 Sharia courts, numerous Islamic parties, charitable foundations and organisations in the republic and, most importantly, structures of Wahhabi organisations (Akaev, n.d.). The process of politicisation gradually turned into organisational formations in Russia in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Conclusion. The constructive transformation by reinforcing the modernist potentials of Islam has contributed to the real renewal of Russian Muslim societies, which led to the radicalisation of the whole region. The described events have shown that for the last 20 years, the revival of religious Islam was a revival of political organisations and activities, where religion is connected to politics and criminal activities. A small North Caucasian republic immediately turned up at the center of Russia's recent history.
Key Words: Islam, politics, revival, radicalization, Russia, North Caucasu
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Full text linkThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
THE COMPATIBILITY OF WOMEN’S INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS AND THE PROCESS OF EURO-INTEGRATION IN THE MODERN GEORGIAN REALITY
No full textNowadays, women’s involvement in politics is a quite hot discussion topic among public associations and politicians. It is highlighted in various events. It is a fact that the country has to make certain legislative changes for the purpose of women’s (political) activation. It will help to fulfill the international obligations, and to establish (some/additional/further) democratic principles in Georgia and accelerate the country’s process of European integration at the same time. Based on the attitude of women’s political engagement issue in Georgia, with the support of Georgia’s Euro-integration strategy, public organizations and politicians, public awareness and the certain support of political parties, it is possible that in the nearest future the mentioned issue will be given wider resonance and it will be defined the legislative level in order to be more supported, what will add to the growth of the women’s engagement
Variations on the Author
Full text link“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Full text linkWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
მწვანე დიპლომატია საერთაშორისო სამართლისა და საერთაშორისო ურთიერთობების გზაჯვარედინზე
No full textThis article examines the evolution of green diplomacy as a central instrument at the nexus of international law and international relations, highlighting its transformative role in contemporary global governance. While environmental diplomacy historically revolved around treaty negotiation and compliance, recent developments indicate a shift toward using environmental objectives as mechanisms of geopolitical influence, strategic cooperation, and economic leverage. Drawing on foundational legal instruments, including the UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, Montreal Protocol, CBD, CITES, UNCLOS, the Stockholm Declaration, and the 2030 Agenda, this study demonstrates how international law establishes the normative and institutional foundations of climate action, while diplomatic processes operationalize these commitments within political practice. Through integrated case studies, the article analyzes the dynamics of EU–China climate collaboration and competition, the United States’ withdrawal and return to the Paris Agreement, climate justice diplomacy led by Small Island Developing States, and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism as a tool of green trade. The research reveals that green diplomacy now extends far beyond environmental protection, shaping global power structures, trade regimes, financial flows, and security agendas. Ultimately, the findings suggest that green diplomacy is emerging as a multidimensional governance framework capable of reconfiguring international relations in an era defined by climate urgency, technological transition, and heightened environmental interdependence. წინამდებარე სტატიაში მოცემულია მწვანე (გარემოსდაცვითი) დიპლომატიის ევოლუციის ანალიზი და ხაზს უსვამს მის განსაკუთრებულ როლს თანამედროვე გლობალური მმართველობის სისტემაში. თუ ისტორიულად გარემოსდაცვითი დიპლომატია ძირითადად ხელშეკრულებების მოლაპარაკებასა და მათი შესრულების კონტროლზე იყო ორიენტირებული, თანამედროვე ტენდენციები მიუთითებს იმაზე, რომ გარემოსდაცვითი მიზნები სულ უფრო მეტად გამოიყენება გეოპოლიტიკური გავლენის, სტრატეგიული თანამშრომლობისა და ეკონომიკური ბერკეტების მექანიზმებად.
ფუნდამენტური სამართლებრივი ინსტრუმენტების, მათ შორის გაეროს კლიმატის ცვლილების ჩარჩო კონვენციის (UNFCCC), კიოტოს პროტოკოლის, პარიზის შეთანხმების, მონრეალის პროტოკოლის, ბიოლოგიური მრავალფეროვნების კონვენციის (CBD), გადაშენების პირას მყოფი სახეობების საერთაშორისო ვაჭრობის კონვენციის (CITES), გაეროს საზღვაო სამართლის კონვენციის (UNCLOS), სტოკჰოლმის დეკლარაციისა და 2030 წლის მდგრადი განვითარების დღის წესრიგის საფუძველზე, საერთაშორისო სამართალით ჩამოყალიბებულია აღნიშნული საკითხის ნორმატიულ - ინსტიტუციურ საფუძვლები, ხოლო დიპლომატიური პროცესები ახდენს ამ ვალდებულებებს პოლიტიკური პრაქტიკის დონეზე უზრუნველყოფას.
კვლევის შედეგები ცხადყოფს, რომ თანამედროვე მწვანე დიპლომატია მნიშვნელოვნად სცილდება გარემოს დაცვის ფარგლებს და აქტიურად ახდენს გავლენას გლობალურ ძალაუფლების სტრუქტურებზე, სავაჭრო რეჟიმებზე, ფინანსურ ნაკადებსა და უსაფრთხოების დღის წესრიგებზე და ის ყალიბდება, როგორც მრავალგანზომილებიანი მმართველობის მოდელი, რომელსაც აქვს საერთაშორისო ურთიერთობების გარდაქმნის პოტენციალი კლიმატური კრიზისის, ტექნოლოგიური ტრანსფორმაციისა და მზარდი გარემოსდაცვითი ურთიერთდამოკიდებულების ეპოქაში
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