Rusakovich: This fact should not prevent the strengthening of positions of the European Union in Belarus

14.12

On November, 11, 2010, Foreign Policy and Security Research center conducted a joint Round-Table Conference in Minsk with the Institute of International Studies at the University of Wroclaw entitled “Belarus - Poland: two decades of international relations”.

It is symbolic that the Round-Table Conference was held in the Polish Independence Day. Topics for discussion were:Belarusinthe Polish Eastern policy, the meaning of the Eastern Partnership for contemporary Polish-Belarusian relations, experiences, problems and prospects of Belarus' participation in the Eastern Partnership, the historical aspects of the Belarusian-Polish cooperation.

Prof. Dr. Walenty Baluk, Institute of International Studies at the University of Wroclaw, said that "realistically, sober-minded politicians understand that it is necessary for the development of Poland to cooperate not just with Western neighbors but also with Eastern. They understand that the development of relations should not dependonly on the internal situation in one country or another." According to Mr. Baluk, «it is well, that the Polish Foreign Ministry began intensive cooperation with the Belarusian Foreign Ministry. Let us recall Alexander Kwaśniewski, who spoke with Leonid Kuchma, despite the fact that one was called "Eastern European Dictator”, because he understoodthe importance of Ukraine for the security of Central and Eastern European region." The president of Poland Bronisław Komorowski should not hesitate, following the example of Mr. Kwaśniewski, to meet with President of Belarus. It is important to promote dialogue, even if we disagree with each other and do not come to a consensus." Mr. Baluk gave his assessment of the recent interview of the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko to the leading Polish media: "I personally liked the fact that the president answered questions. Even if he disagrees and has another point of view, he just answered questions. This is a sign of openness of the government. I think this is the right direction. "

Associated Professor, PhD Andrei Rusakovich, Chief Executive Officer of the Foreign Policy and Security Research, noted that it was not the first conference on the problems of the Belarusian-Polish relations. According to him, "even in spite of complications in bilateral political relations between countries contacts at the academic level were not interrupted”. Belarus is located between two geopolitical entities - Russia and the European Union, but, according to Mr. Rusakovich, «Belarus is not only a separation line, but also a unification center between Europe and Russia. Moscow-Brussels (including Warsaw) competition for influence in Belarus is definitely present, and Russia is currently “winning". But this fact should not prevent the strengthening of positions of the European Union in Belarus."

The conference proceedings will be produced and published after the conference.

FOR PARTNERS The FPS Research Center is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. FPS focuses on the issues that matter most such as national security, international affairs, and more. As a nonpartisan organization, FPS operates independent of political and commercial pressures. We serve the public interest by helping lawmakers reach informed decisions on the nation's pressing challenges. Foreign Policy and Security Research Center has the capacity to implement scientific programs, to conduct sociological research, scientific conferences, seminars and lectures. We are open to cooperation with representatives of state agencies, research centers, political parties, international civil society organizations. FOR MEDIA Foreign Policy and Security Research center created by leading Belarusian scientists, experts in the field of history, law, diplomacy in 2008 (Minsk, Belarus). Our spokepersons act as experts in the evaluation of current events in Belarus and abroad. The FPS Office of Media Relations helps members of the news media set up interviews with FPS experts, produces news releases to inform the media and public about FPS research and corporate news, and works with FPS researchers to produce op-eds for publication. The fastest way to get a response to a media interview or op-ed request is to email us.	EMAIL US For Whom : * You can contact any of our experts (to do this, simply enter his name), CEO of our Center, or simply ask the site administrator. Your Name: * Your City: * We are from Minsk (Belarus) Your Organization or University: * We are from the Foreign Policy and Security Research Center What are your scientific interests?: * Learn more about our interests here Your Email: * Please be sure that your email address is correct otherwise we can not contact you. Your Phone Number: * For example, your mobile phone number with country code Your Message : * What code is in the image?: * Enter the characters shown in the image.	]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> ]]>
]]> ]]>

Home About an Invitation To Cooperation Mission Staff Commentaries by FPS Staff Rusakovich Andrei Vladimirovich Rozanov Anatoliy Arkadievich Research Briefs Tihomirov Alexander Valentinovich Shadurski Victor Gennadievich Sidorchuk Valery Kirillovich Brovka Gennady Mikhailovich Gancherenok Igor Ivanovich Malevich Ulianna Igorevna Prannik Tatiana Alexandrovna Selivanov Andrey Vladimirovich Sharapo Alexander Victorovich Testimonials Renee Buhr (the University of St. Thomas, USA) Harald Herrmann, TEMPUS Project Coordinator (University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany) Steven Hoffman (the University of St. Thomas, USA) Conference Proceedings Amber Coast Transport Initiative Project Concept Nato and Belarus - partnership, past tensions and future possibilities OSCE High-Level Seminar on Military Doctrine Poland-Belarus: perspectives of cross-border cooperation Polish-Belarussian Transborder Customs Cooperation: сurrent Problems and Challenges Reports We see the significant reduction of the U.S. Army in Europe NATO's International Security Role International seminar on issues in the Collective Security Treaty Organization Belarus-Turkey: The ways of cooperation - 2011 Belarus - Poland: two decades of international relations Belarus-Turkey: The ways of cooperation - 2009 International seminar Belarusian Diaspora: Past and Present The first Round Table News Releases The conference on Overcoming the financial crisis Round Table on history and future of Belarus-Poland cooperation Seminar on Belarusian diaspora: past and present The conference on Belarus in the Modern World The conference on Economic, legal and informational aspects of cooperation in customs sphere Comments According to Belarus legislation, abolishing the death penalty is only possible through referendum Contact
Search this site:	FOREIGN POLICY: Belarus-European Union, Belarus-IMF, Belarus-Russia, Belarus-Lithuania, Belarus-Poland, Belarus-Turkey SECURITY: Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant, Economic Crisis in Belarus, OSCE - Belarus, NATO and Belarus TOPICS: death penalty in Belarus, Belarus and Eastern Partnership, Euronest, Belarus silent actions, Breivik in Belarus, Belarus in the Wikileaks PERSONS: Lukashenka (Lukashenko), Byalyatski (Bialacki, Bialiatski, Beliatski), Bandarenka (Bondarenko), Maira Mora, Аndrzej Poczobut, Carl Bildt, Ferenc Kontra ORGANISATIONS: Belneftekhim, BelAZ, Belomo, BelTechExport

Rusakovich: This fact should not prevent the strengthening of positions of the European Union in Belarus

FOR PARTNERS

FOR MEDIA