Cooperation in Europe's High North: the 'Barents' region

Article Abstract:

The Barents Euro-Arctic Council (BEAC) was established at a meeting in Kirkenes, Norway, on Jan 11, 1993. The Commission of the European Community and the Swedish, Russian, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Icelandic governments signed the declaration establishing this body. The BEAC's aims will be to develop cooperative schemes in such areas as the environment, economic development, science and technology and the welfare of native peoples. The extent of Russian cooperation remains to be seen.

International aspects, International agencies, International organizations, Barents Sea

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The benefits of cooperation

Article Abstract:

The five different mechanisms of cooperative benefit, which represent various ways in which individuals can help one another to achieve each others' goals and objectives irrespective of what they are, are specified. The act of distinguishing the various mechanisms of cooperative benefit gives satisfactory articulation of the different forms of cooperation in a welfare state and helps the state in defending its normative foundations.

Cooperativeness, Social capital (Sociology)

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Impressions of North Korea

Article Abstract:

A trip to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is described. The USS Pueblo, the spy ship captured in 1968 is one of the chief tourist attractions in Pyongyang.

North Korea, Military aspects, United States foreign relations

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