THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS: THE EVOLUTION OF THE POLICY OF BALANCING BETWEEN UNION STATE OF BELARUS AND RUSSIA AND EURASIAN ECONOMIC UNION

2021 ◽  
pp. 193-232
Author(s):  
Andrei Suzdaltsev
Keyword(s):  
Economic Integration ◽  
Privileged Access ◽  
Eurasian Economic Union ◽  
Soviet Space ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Economic Union ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Integration Project ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Post Soviet Space

The article is devoted to comparing the policies of the Belarusian leadership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Union State of Belarus and Russia. The author notes that at present the official Minsk considers the acquisition of integration preferences and subsidies and obtaining privileged access to the resources and markets of Russia and Kazakhstan as its main goal in economic integration projects in the post-Soviet space. At the same time, the Belarusian leadership is striving to slow down the process of connecting the economies of the countries participating in Eurasian integration. It is shown that since 2010 the Republic of Belarus has effectively used its participation in two integration projects that complement each other in the field of economic integration. Periodically, Minsk used the EAEU as an additional platform for dialogue with Moscow to receive Russian subsidies. At the same time, using the disagreements between the EAEU member states, President of the Republic of Belarus A. Lukashenko has repeatedly tried to resolve issues arising in the framework of Eurasian integration in his favor. The creation of temporary coalitions by Belarus with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia helped to block Russia’s proposal to introduce a single EAEU currency in 2014-2015. Currently, official Minsk expects to keep the EAEU in the format of a sponsor of the Belarusian economy, but is still not ready to deepen integration within the framework of the Eurasian integration project. The Belarusian leadership expects that the policy of balancing between the EAEU and the Union State will allow the republic to continue to receive and increase resource and financial support from the Russian Federation.

scholarly journals Putin's and Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union: A hybrid half-economics and half-political “Janus Bifrons”

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno S. Sergi
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Economic Integration ◽  
Industrial Production ◽  
Political Agenda ◽  
Regional Economic Integration ◽  
Eurasian Economic Union ◽  
Soviet Space ◽  
Economic Union ◽  
Post Soviet Space

The Eurasian Economic Union is an institution formalized in January 2015 for the purpose of regional economic integration; it includes five countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan, and may include Mongolia and Tajikistan in the future. With a GDP of $1.59 trillion in 2015, an industrial production of $1.3 trillion in 2014, and population of almost 200 million as of 2016, the EEAU could represent a geopolitical success that supports both Putin's ambitious political agenda and the Union's economic prospects. Although the efforts of this Union are ongoing and long-term success is not certain, the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union can be considered a hybrid half-economics and half-political “Janus Bifrons” that serves as a powerful illustration of what Putin envisions for the post-Soviet space. Despite promising steps so far, more should be done toward the achievement of economic development and balanced opportunity for all Eurasian countries. Russia's longstanding role within the Union, as well as its power and political motivations, are all considerations that must be accounted for.

Formations of Legal Development of Eurasian Integration and their Impact on the Legal System of the Russian Federation

10.12737/5279 ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (8) ◽  
pp. 73-83
Author(s):  
Анна Каширкина ◽  
Anna Kashirkina ◽  
Андрей Морозов ◽  
Andrey Morozov
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Legal System ◽  
Customs Union ◽  
Eurasian Economic Union ◽  
Legal Nature ◽  
Independent States ◽  
Soviet Space ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Economic Union ◽  
Post Soviet Space

The article reveals the scientific approaches to the concept and cycles of Eurasian integration. Identified formations in the development of the Eurasian integration at post-soviet space. The authors use the dialectic, formal logical, comparative legal, historical and other research methods. Analyzes the international legal base of the Customs Union, the Commonwealth of Independent States and other international acts. The conclusions about the possible expansion of the membership of the Eurasian Economic Union. Proves the effectiveness and positive aspects of the transition from the Eurasian Economic Union to Union with broader competence. At the same time problems of a legal nature, which impairs the development of Eurasian integration. The effect of different international acts integration associations in the post-soviet space on the legal system of the Russian Federation. The authors conclusions and proposals on improving the international legal base of the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as recommendations for improvement of the Russian legislation.

Economic Integration: Lessons for the Post-Soviet Space

2016 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 61-69
Author(s):  
M. Golovnin ◽  
A. Zakharov ◽  
D. Ushkalova
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Economic Integration ◽  
Regional Integration ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Dynamic Effects ◽  
Eurasian Economic Union ◽  
The World ◽  
Soviet Space ◽  
Economic Union ◽  
Post Soviet Space

Authors examine economic effects of regional integration in the emerging markets, impact of globalization on economic integration and existing models of economic integration in different regions of the world in order to distinguish key characteristics of efficient model of integration at the post-Soviet space. In particular, authors distinguish the significance of various static and dynamic effects of economic integration for emerging markets and make a conclusion on the rising importance of dynamic effects. It is proved that positive economic effects of integration could be more evident for the emerging markets than for the developed ones. On the basis of a detailed analysis of specific features of economic integration projects in different regions of the world, a conclusion is drawn on key importance for emerging markets of such formats of economic integration that directly contribute to economic development (infrastructure development projects, creation of growth poles, formation of scientific and technological potential, etc.). In the context of globalization the strengthening of cooperation in investment sphere, the implementation of integration projects on financial markets, the creation of common defensive mechanisms against external shocks are of particular significance for economic integration processes. Basing on the undertaken analysis, the main principles of efficient model of integration in the Eurasian Economic Union are outlined and the key terms of realization of this model are defined. First of all, an efficient model of integration in the Eurasian Economic Union should be formed in contest of interaction between this union, at the one hand, and European and Asian integration centers, at the other hand. Then, integration mechanisms should extend beyond traditional schemes of integration and include different types of agreements (on preferential investment, financial integration and cooperation), sectoral cooperation projects, common policies, etc. Formation of single humanitarian, scientific and innovation environment should become the key element of the integration model of the Eurasian Economic Union. Acknowledgements. The article has been supported by a grant of the Russian Fund for Humanities.Project No. 13-33-11120.

scholarly journals From the Belovezhskiye Agreements to the Eurasian Economic Union: 30 Years of Experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 22-34
Author(s):  
M. I. Krotov
Keyword(s):  
Economic Integration ◽  
Eurasian Economic Union ◽  
Security Treaty ◽  
Independent States ◽  
Soviet Space ◽  
European Projects ◽  
Economic Union ◽  
Cis Countries ◽  
Post Soviet Space

The article examines the reasons for the collapse of the USSR and the signing of the Belovezhskiye Agreements. The thirty-year experience of Eurasian integration in the post-Soviet space is summarized. There is an analysis of role of the Commonwealth of Independent States in the processes of regional economic integration carried out in the last decade of 20th century, in the context of the separation of the post-Soviet republics. It is shown that the members which are states of the Eurasian Economic Union and the Collective Security Treaty Organization fully fulfill the obligations assumed within the framework of the Belovezhskaya Agreements upon secession from the USSR. The article reveals the objective conditionality of the participation of the CIS countries in anti-Russian, pseudo-European projects by a policy of different directions. New economic priorities of Eurasian integration, institutional problems and prospects of the Eurasian Economic Union are investigated.

Will Eurasian Economic Union Substitute Common State of Belarus and Russia?

2013 ◽  
pp. 71-75
Author(s):  
A. Suzdal'tsev
Keyword(s):  
Free Market ◽  
Judicial Power ◽  
Customs Union ◽  
Project Development ◽  
Eurasian Economic Union ◽  
Soviet Space ◽  
The Common ◽  
Economic Union ◽  
Integration Project ◽  
Post Soviet Space

The article is devoted to the problem investigation of the Common State of Belarus and Russia (a political stage of the Russian-Belarusian integration) preservation and development. Up to date, the Common State remains a desk-top state formation, which has no central presidence, legislative, executive and judicial power, citizenship, emblem, flag etc. In the context of the Customs Union – Common Free Market Zone – Eurasian Economic Union integration project development, which includes Kazakhstan alongside Russia and Belarus, the Common State faces the intrinsic problem of survival. Being in stagnation since 2007, this formation gradually evolves, seeks to adapt for a fast-changing situation in the Post-Soviet space.

The Eurasian Economic Union: An eu-Inspired Legal Order and Its Limits

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maksim Karliuk
Keyword(s):  
Complex System ◽  
European Union ◽  
Economic Integration ◽  
Legal Order ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Eurasian Economic Union ◽  
Limited Success ◽  
Soviet Space ◽  
Economic Union ◽  
Post Soviet Space

The Eurasian Economic Union (eaeu) is a regional organization for economic integration in the post-Soviet space. Following the limited success of previous integration attempts, the organization aims to pursue deeper integration, borrowing features from the European Union. The eaeu has at its disposal a complex system of elements that make up a newly emerged legal order. This paper analyzes how these elements compare to those of the eu in order to determine how the legal changes that accompanied the creation of the eaeu affect its functioning and whether its legal order can be considered efficient compared to that of the eu. This article argues that the eaeu lags behind the eu both in terms of the autonomy of its legal order and in its ability to ensure the effective functioning of the organization. The eaeu’s supranational features are limited, as it relies predominantly on intergovernmental elements with a view to preserving the interests of all of its member states.

scholarly journals Cztery swobody wspólnego rynku Euroazjatyckiej Unii Gospodarczej

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (4 (1)) ◽  
pp. 75-87
Author(s):  
Paweł Szewczyk
Keyword(s):  
Common Market ◽  
Kyrgyz Republic ◽  
Economic Community ◽  
Eurasian Economic Union ◽  
Independent States ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Common ◽  
Economic Union ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Integration Project

The establishment of the Eurasian Economic Union in 2015 is a yet another step in the process of forming a common market on the territory of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Armenia and the Kyrgyz Republic. The statutory objective of the Eurasian Union is an economic integration of the member states, and, in particular, the establishment of a common market of goods, services, capital, and workforce. The Eurasian Economic Union is not a brand new integration project, but more of a continuation of activities undertaken in the framework of the Commonwealth of Independent States, and also in the framework of – no longer existing – the Eurasian Economic Community. It should be noted that in 2016 the Eurasian Economic Union is prognosticated to include the Republic of Tajikistan, which will result in expansion of the common market of goods, services, capital and workforce.

Integration processes in the post-soviet space (sociological research)

2020 ◽  
pp. 29-47
Author(s):  
V. Abramov ◽  
V. Zhivalov ◽  
E. Perekhod ◽  
E. Chimiris ◽  
D. Chistilin
Keyword(s):  
Sociological Research ◽  
Eurasian Economic Union ◽  
Economic Commission ◽  
Current Attitude ◽  
The Media ◽  
Soviet Space ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Economic Union ◽  
Opinion Polls ◽  
Post Soviet Space

The article discusses the current attitude of citizens of the Russian Federation to integration processes in the post-Soviet space, primarily on the example of the project of the Eurasian Economic Union. The authors analyze the data of a number of opinion polls regarding the awareness of citizens about integration processes, as well as the presence of a positive, negative or neutral attitude to these phenomena. The authors conclude that Russian citizens are aware of the existence of the EAEU, but do not yet fully understand its benefits and advantages, do not know the details, there is still a stereotypical comparison of integration with the USSR. The main conclusion is that despite a lot of work to inform citizens about integration, which is carried out by the state bodies of Russia and the Eurasian Economic Commission is done, this area should be expanded and intensified by connecting new actors from the environment of expert diplomacy, education and the media. At the same time, young people are now becoming a key target group with which is worth working with in this area.

PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTOF MILITARY-POLITICAL COOPERATION OF THE COUNTRIESOF THE POST-SOVIET SPACE

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
U.S. ALIYEV
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
World Order ◽  
World Politics ◽  
Eurasian Economic Union ◽  
Security Treaty ◽  
Political Cooperation ◽  
The World ◽  
Soviet Space ◽  
Economic Union ◽  
Post Soviet Space

In the context of the formation of a new world order, there is a need to make changes to the development strategy of the Eurasian Economic Union and, even more broadly, integration processes in the post-Soviet space. These changes should take into account the changes taking place in the world, the emergence of new properties of world politics, which are often generically called turbulence. The components of turbulence are conflictness and uncertainty, but this is not the whole list, there are other components. On the example of the Transnistrian conflict settlement, it is shown that success in this process is possible if we are not confined to the conflict itself, but we act on the basis of Russias and the European Unions mutual desire to reduce conflictness in the world and in the European region. Uncertainties can be contrasted with the emergence of military-political factor as the leading one of Eurasian integration in the form of rapprochement and the gradual merger of the Eurasian Economic Union and the Collective Security Treaty Organization.

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