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Taiwan is an indispensable link in East Asia’s air traffic network with the Taipei Flight Information Region (FIR) covering some of the busiest airspace in East Asia. Every year, nearly 1.3 million flights carrying 40 million travelers pass through the region, which covers 180,000 square nautical miles. On a weekly basis, this equates to roughly 150 scheduled flights to and from Europe; 400 to and from the US; 660 to and from Japan; and over 1,200 across the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan’s ICAO observer-bid garners European and global support

By: EBR | Tuesday, August 20, 2013

While Montreal is getting ready for the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) 38th triennial Assembly scheduled for September 24 till October 4, more and more politicians across the globe are throwing their weight behind Taiwan’s aspiration to join the ICAO as an observer.

In total, from 1996 until today, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation has approved grant commitments of €1.06 billion ($1.39 billion), through 2,503 grants to nonprofit organizations in 109 nations around the world. Those grants have been awarded in four major substantive areas: arts and culture, education, health and medicine, and social welfare.

The Philanthropic Approach of The Stavros Niarchos Foundation

By: EBR | Monday, July 22, 2013

Philanthropy has a key role to play in the future prosperity of Europe, and it must operate in close collaboration with government and the private sector.

On the eve of the anniversary, the Ukrainian Socialist political party, “Fight” Movement,which was founded in May 2011, has accused the current Ukrainian regime of “trying to forget” the tragic affairs in Volyn and “not doing anything to stop or prevent” the growth of ultra-nationalistic movements in the country.

Anniversary of Volyn ′genocide′ set to overshadow EU-Ukraine trade talks

By: EBR | Friday, July 5, 2013

Next week marks the 70th anniversary of a date of particular significance in Ukraine history.

Obama is confronted with the question the Republican Senator Howard Baker formulated in the Watergate hearing: What did the President know and when did he know it? Or as the former talk show host Dick Cavett said: When did the President know and when did he stop knowing it? There will be hearings, witnesses under oath and special investigators. To be continued.

Obama: the new Nixon?

By: EBR | Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Is it possible to make a comparison between Obama and former President Richard Nixon? I'll take that challenge.

The act of violence exercised by the Philippine military against the Taiwanese vessel not only resulted in a personal tragedy but also raised tensions in the region. Mr Kaminski mentioned Taiwan’s approach towards territorial disputes as ‘long proven to be responsible, pragmatic and moderate.’ He continued saying that ‘the recent fisheries agreement between Taiwan and Japan should serve as an exemplary model of how territorial disputes should be dealt with’.

EP condemns fatal shooting of Taiwanese fishing boat by Philippine Coast Guard

By: EBR | Tuesday, May 21, 2013

The Taiwanese fishing boat ‘Guang Da Xing No. 28’ was fired upon by Philippine Coast Guard vessel MCS3001 in Taiwan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on May 9. Fisherman Hong Shi-cheng (65) was shot dead, and the boat was severely damaged.

Russia-China relations are a grateful subject of studies and of speculation! Don’t forget these two countries share the longest border in the world. However I would like to focus on Human rights. Comparing the two, I can say that fortunately Russia has an ambition to share European values, China doesn′t.

Kristiina Ojuland: ‘Putin’s politics more and more like Stalin’s totalitarian politics’

By: EBR | Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Meeting the Estonian former minister again in her EP office after some three years, she sounds pessimistic, disappointed and concerned.

Peaceful resolution of disputes, according to President Ma, is generally achieved in one of the four ways: negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. These approaches are not necessarily mutually exclusive, but must all begin with negotiation.

Minister David Lin: ‘Taiwan will not back down over Diaoyutai Islands’

By: EBR | Monday, February 4, 2013

A major territorial dispute is brewing in the East China Sea. The Republic of China (Taiwan) is committed to a peaceful resolution because at the heart of the dispute are islands that belong to Taiwan according to Taiwan. These islands are known as the Diaoyutai Islands.

Interesting fact, Romanians are among the best IT engineers, and among the best represented in Silicon Valley or other world hubs. Romania is a hub for IT&C projects, increasingly developing local clusters, with a mixture of local and foreign capital.

Investing in 2013 - Rediscovering Romania

By: EBR | Friday, January 25, 2013

If you're an investor in Europe, in 2013, have a look at Romania. It's not a perfect country, but it is dynamic and it's looking for investment.

A lot of countries — such as the Asian tiger economies — got prosperous first and then started talking about redistribution. In other words, first wealth creation, even if it is unevenly distributed, and then a focus on the smoothing of differences. But because of these built-in disparities of these economies, it has been harder to arrive at an equitable solution.

The Nordic Model and the European Crisis

By: EBR | Thursday, January 10, 2013

The crisis in eurozone has affected all countries in Europe. It reflects the lack of budgetary discipline and belief in the solvency of certain European states.

"Saving energy and reducing carbon are not just abstract concepts in Taiwan. Indeed, they have become very much a part of everyday life. Confronted as we all are with the severe challenges that climate change poses, I sincerely urge the international community to take Taiwan’s bid to meaningfully participate in the UNFCCC seriously, and to include Taiwan in its mutual assistance system."

Taiwan Acts to Mitigate Climate Change

By: EBR | Monday, October 29, 2012

Mitigating climate change has a direct bearing on humankind’s survival and therefore poses a pressing challenge that the global community must face together.

Then-SEF Chairman Chiang Pin-kung, right, and his ARATS counterpart Chen Yunlin exchange greetings during crossstrait talks August 9 this year in Taipei.

New Trade Pacts Boost Cross-Strait Opportunities

By: EBR | Monday, October 8, 2012

Agreements are aimed at supporting Taiwanese businesses in mainland China.

Africa Rising - The Last Consumer Frontier

By: EBR | Friday, April 27, 2012

Nova Capital Africa Analytics (Nova), a subsidiary of Nova Capital Global Markets, announces the current and upcoming publications on the consumer and infrastructure sectors in Africa.

Bank balance-sheets are already shrinking under the influence of the costly new capital requirements and will continue to do so for several years. Simultaneously, many product lines will no longer prove profitable under the new Basle III capital rules and so will be axed.

How to rebuild trust in the banks

By: EBR | Monday, February 13, 2012

Restoring trust in banking depends on policymakers to establish a stable and sustainable new regulatory framework and by bankers themselves to address flawed past governance and management practices, writes Simon Lewis, CEO of the London-based association for financial markets in Europe (AFME).

The People Republic’s agency that handles Taiwan affairs lauded Mr. Ma’s victory, according to China’s state-run Xinhua news service, saying it showed that improved cross-strait ties were the “correct path and have the support of the Taiwanese compatriots.”

President of Taiwan Ma Ying-jeou re-elected!

By: N. Peter Kramer | Monday, January 16, 2012

Saturday January 14, President Ma Ying-jeou was re-elected by a comfortable margin, fending off a challenge from his main rival, Ms. Tsai Ing-wen. Recent polls had suggested the race would be very close, raising anxiety among those who prefer the status quo.

In the opening week of his campaign, Perry lashed out at the American President. He suggested that Obama does not love America, calling him the greatest threat to the country.

US Elections: Rick Perry’s Clenched Fists

By: Gianni Skaragas | Thursday, December 22, 2011

With the U.S. presidential election date on the horizon, this column will focus on the GOP frontrunners. Some of them were reluctant to declare their intention to run, while others hurried to cement their roles as bastions of conservatism or party gadflies, representing too many diverse interests.

The failure of mainstream politicians and leaders to grapple with the complex problems of the day is provoking people to look for alternatives. While Europe’s leaders and the rest of the world are focused on Greece, Italy and the Eurozone crisis, another threat is brewing.

Europe′s new populist leaders

By: EBR | Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Populist movements pick up significant levels of support by presenting themselves as ordinary Joes who are honest and up-front about society’s problems. The most successful leaders are those that can embody this folksy outsider image.

the relationship between the US and China, now holding a significant share of US debt, are crucial for America. Probably one reason that the US has bowed to Beijing’s pressure and has turned down Taiwan’s request to purchase 66 new F-16 C/D fighters

Opposition leader and upgrading F16 jets spark concerns about stability in the Taiwan Strait

By: N. Peter Kramer | Monday, September 26, 2011

For decades the Taiwan Strait, between the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan (Republic of China)) has been one of the world’s most dangerous potential flashpoints. Beijing calls Taiwan an inseparable part of its territory and insists that it must be unified.

More than three years of experience indicates that cross-strait tensions have been effectively reduced and the foundation of long-lasting peace has been built under the framework of the ROC Constitution, and on the basis of the 1992 consensus as well as the policy of “no unification, no independence and no use of force.”

President Ma: “Cross-Strait Peace, Global Tranquility.”

By: N. Peter Kramer | Monday, August 29, 2011

On the island of Kinmen on August 23, President Ma of Taiwan (Republic of China) marked the 53rd anniversary of the beginning of the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis.

Emerging economies have had to lend to established economies to help them meet their debts and obligations. As things stand now, in the summer of 2011, Japan, Europe and the United States are the “sick men” of the global economy.

The Global Governance Deficit: The Theater of the Absurd

By: The Globalist | Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Global governance in the 21st century is reminiscent of famous playwright Luigi Pirandello’s “Six Characters in Search of an Author.” As Jean-Pierre Lehmann explains, the actors continue to roam about the stage with no purpose — and the play may end up being a tragedy.

The proposal is for the use of eurobonds as an instrument of debt management, not as a financing instrument for new expenditures. It was put forward to the president of the Commission last May, and introduced in the European Parliament in December by Sylvie Goulard, based on research by Jacques Delpla and Jakob von Weiszäcker, among others.

Eurobonds are the only answer to Europe’s crisis

By: EBR | Thursday, July 28, 2011

Eurozone leaders face a fundamental choice when they meet on Thursday. Either they declare, once again, that they stand ready to do “whatever is necessary” to overcome the eurozone crisis, or they actually do it.

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A mission impossible for Sébastien Lecornu, Macron’s 5th Prime Minister?

By: N. Peter Kramer

President Emmanuel Macron has again named a close ally, Sébastien Lecornu, as the new French prime minister, 24 hours after a vote of confidence ousted François Bayrou.

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