Political responsibility on the international scene
The finality of this paper is not to analyse the principle of political responsibility in all of is dimensions. To opt for such a perspective […]
Studies
The Russian-Chechen War, an Endless Conflict
The Russian-Chechen war is far from being over; it is relevant task oneself about the mechanisms of such a situation : why does not the […]
Variations on the European construction
The European Constitution marks a new step in European construction; this summons a reflection on the latter, especially on the time of its beginnings. To […]
For a theory of the diplomatic discourse
Presupposing the concept of discourse (factitiveness, interactivity, contextuality and intertextuality), the diplomatic discourse is analysed in its specificity, that is as a set of structures […]
Security cooperations tackling transnational crime in Central Asia
In Central Asia, beyond tension over ethnic, gas or water disputes, low intensity conflicts against Islamic terrorists and drug traffickers are posing increasing threats to […]
What if Europe deconstructed itself…
Many scenarios could lead to a «deconstruction» of Europe : external shocks which do not appear to be very likely (such as a come back […]
The strategic illogic of preventive war
Between outspoken will and real will, the American strategy does rest on the preventive war doctrine, even if the Bush Administration prefers to name it […]
Georgia in the heart of the « great game »
A year after his 2004 election, Mikhail Saakachvili can be credited of a first very positive outcome : Georgia is engaged in a deeply reform […]
Both Europes within the European Union : cohabitation or coexistence
The European Union with its 25 Member States constitutes already an unprecedented success and a guarantee for a victorious future perspective. This fact, however, is […]
New American practices in the field of legitimate defense?
With the doctrine of preventive legitimate defense, the United States support a specific enforcement of the right to do self-justice. The theory of «anticipatory» action, […]