Law and Criminal Justice

Russian Mafia

Interview with Louise Shelley, professor at George Mason University, author of many books on organized crime: "Russian organized crime globalized very rapidly and early on. That was its great comparative advantage compared to other organized crime. It was extremely good at seizing opportunities and moving across borders and moving money. Its international expansion predated the demise of the former Soviet Union, therefore they were poised for growth when the USSR collapsed". -- 10/31/2008 >>>

Future for secessionism

Anne Dos Santos, professor at University of California, discusses the future of secessionism: “The fact that the United States and about 45 other countries have so easily recognized Kosovo as an independent country does set a precedent for other countries. I’m surprised that Russia has gone ahead and recognized Abkhazia and South Ossetia when it has its own Chechen rebels demanding independence from Russia.”

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Belarus Expresses Concern over “Polish Card”

The Belarusian delegation expressed its serious concern about the Pole Card Law adopted in Poland, which they said directly affects the interests of many Belarusian citizens and was passed by the Sejm, the lower house of Poland’s parliament, without preliminary consultations with the Belarusian government. -- 02/26/2008 >>>

Georgia to Tighten Visa Regime upon EU, IOM Recommendations

Following recommendations of the European Union and the International Organization of Migration, Georgia is set to change its visa regime. -- 02/26/2008 >>>

Kyrgyz Embassy Sends Moscow Note Regarding Rising Crime Rates against its Citizens in Russia

The Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Moscow addressed an official note to the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of the Interior and the Prosecutor General’s Office about the recent murders of Kyrgyz citizens. -- 02/26/2008 >>>

Wide-Ranging Amnesty Declared on Turkmen Holiday

In honor of the Day of the Government Flag of Turkmenistan, celebrated annually on February 19, Turkmenistan’s President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedow signed an order pardoning many who had been incarcerated in the country. -- 02/26/2008 >>>

Georgian Court Sentences Patarkatsishvili to Two Months in Jail

A Tbilisi court announced a sentence of two months imprisonment for the former presidential candidate and businessman Badri Patarkatsishvili, who now lives in London. -- 01/31/2008 >>>

Iran Prepared to File Suit Against Turkmenistan

The leader of Iran’s parliamentary commission on energy, Kamal Daneshyar, revealed on January 15 that Tehran is prepared to lodge a judicial suit against Turkmenistan in connection with the termination of delivery of Turkmen gas to the Islamic Republic. -- 01/31/2008 >>>

Tashkent: Battle with Violations of Intellectual Property Rights to Continue

Uzbekistan is conducting a massive operation to secure the protection of authors’ and intellectual property rights and engaging with regional and international organizations including UNESCO, the World Organization of Intellectual Property, and the World Trade Organization. -- 01/31/2008 >>>

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