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We win! | 15 comments (15 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

That's exactly the point of these initiatives, to try to get everyone around the same table.

The Black Sea Synergy includes Armenia and Turkey, and Russia and Ukraine.

When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done. — John M. Keynes

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Tue Jul 15th, 2008 at 09:42:17 AM EST
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Sure. Hard work though.

by Colman (colman at eurotrib.com) on Tue Jul 15th, 2008 at 09:47:25 AM EST
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It's hard enough without having Sarko trying to take the credit and Germany trying to prevent it form happening in the first place.

Now, I am really curious as to why the previous "Euromediterranean Partnership" or "Barcelona Process" floundered.

When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done. — John M. Keynes

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Tue Jul 15th, 2008 at 09:50:48 AM EST
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BTW, the Mediterranean basin is the natural site of the "Alliance of Civilisations" that Erdogan, Zapatero and Annan started in 2004... Plus the Mediterranean has enough environmental problems to warrant a substantial policy forum.

When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done. — John M. Keynes

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Tue Jul 15th, 2008 at 09:53:52 AM EST
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Having well-regarded Anglo commentators writing stuff about whether or not Sarko is a bigger emperor than Augustus doesn't help.

When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done. — John M. Keynes

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Tue Jul 15th, 2008 at 09:59:46 AM EST
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I'm sure Clive will be delighted to hear he's now graduated to well-regarded!

by Colman (colman at eurotrib.com) on Tue Jul 15th, 2008 at 10:02:38 AM EST
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I thought he was...

When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done. — John M. Keynes

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Tue Jul 15th, 2008 at 10:04:11 AM EST
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