The International Fund of the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea: Synergy on the Bosphorus No. 4, 2012 Physiognomies of the capitalism Heading in Russia for civil society Eurasian idea: history and present SCO and the challenges of the “three forces” Istanbul’s bronze and gold MODERN RHYTHMS OF THE OLD BULGARIA A Century of Turkish Painting Macheta_Anuar_A4.pdf 1 4/5/2012 12:16:47 PM EVENTSAND PEOPLE PHOTO: THE AUTHOR Istanbul’s bronze and gold Vyacheslav SAMOSHKIN, “Dialogue of the Seas” Editor in Chief Project: reeting the guests of the eration and Partnership of the Black Sea 15th Eurasian Economic and the Caspian Sea (BSCSIF Bucha- Summit in Istanbul rest), which developed a close coopera- (11-12 April, 2012), tion with Marmara Group Foundation, organized yearly by the with its President Dr. Akkan Suver, who prestigious Marmara Group Strategic is also BSCSIF Vice-President. Progress Gand Social Research Foundation, its The Forum received special mes- president, Dr. Akkan Suver (at the right) sages from the President of Azerbaijan talked about “the bronze anniver- Ilham Aliyev and UNESCO’s Director C sary” of the Summit (by analogy with General, Irina Bokova. M “bronze” wedding). However, the high As for the topics discussed, these level of representation, the direct com- were the most pressing issues of our Y munication between politicians, diplo- times: energy security, a strategy for CM in Education mats, scholars, clergymen, businessmen idents, speakers and deputy speakers of sustainable economic and social devel- MY from 50 countries that shared the most parliaments (including from Azerbaijan, opment, elaboration of management valuable ideas for a wide range of is- China, Turkey), ministers and former systems and models that would ensure CY sues regarding Eurasia and the global presidents (Bulgaria, Mongolia, Roma- this kind of development, implementa- CMY development, make us talk about a truly nia, Nigeria, Turkey, Estonia), as well as tion of “green energy” as well as inter- K “golden” dignity of the forum. representatives of such regional “think cultural dialogue, the role of women, Indeed, the Tuyap Fair Convention tanks” as the Bled Strategic Forum (Slo- particularly of women’s leadership in a 15 million students and teachers in 24.000 & Congress Center under the motto venia), the Balkan Political Club (Sofia), globalized world, poverty and unem- schools from 12 countries in Europe, Middle “Three continents - one sea”, brought the Vienna Economic Forum, China ployment issues... together the presidents of Albania, Foundation for Human Rights Develop- Naturally, the audience’s attention East and North of Africa use our Macedonia and Montenegro, vice-pres- ment, the International Fund for Coop- was focused on the economic suc- AeL eLearning solutions on a daily basis. Our AeL eContent digital library contains 39.000 reusable learning objects in English, French, Russian and Arabic. In the photo, on the outer left: former presidents of Bulgaria and Romania, respectively, Petar Stoyanov and Emil Constantinescu, among other participants at the Summit 3 COntents EVENTSAND PEOPLE eventsAND PEOPLE cess of Turkey, which is, by the rate Istanbul’s bronze and gold / 3 of growth (8.5% last year), second to ” We cannot wait another 20 years...” / 6 China. The secret of its success lies in Regional anti-Disasters Model / 9 the fact that the country has created a favorable climate for investment, a REGIONALNEWS / 8 No. 4, 2012 significant role is played by the private ____________________________________________________________ sector, small and medium enterprises THEcoUNTRIES OF THE REGION EDITORIAL BOARD (SMEs) and it gained experience on In this section we will present to our readers another Mahir N.Quarayev, Azerbaijan enterprise protection and support, as country, member of the Black Sea Caspian Sea Tamaz Beradze, Prof., Deputy Editor, Georgia well as modernization. The relations International Fund Murat Auezov, Kazakhstan with the European Union become Bulgaria - both old and young / Bayan Sarigulov, Kyrgyzstan increasingly stronger. For example, 10 Ion Hadârcă, Republic of Moldova in the second important after the en- SOUTHERNCORRIDOR Mikhail Sinelnikov, Russia gineering industry - textile industry Regional cooperation: Corneliu Vlad, Deputy Editor, Romania and ready-made clothing - Turkish between competition and solidarity / 14 Çağrı Erhan, Prof. Dr., Turkey exports to EU countries amount to 85%, this being an indicator of its INSTEDOF intervieW Editor-in-Chief: Vyacheslav Samoshkin high competitiveness. In short, Turkey The future of the Black Sea / 15 English version: Olga Condratiuc is strongly integrated into the global Art Director: Dan Mihalache economy and now it puts significant HEADINGFOR CIVIL society ____________________________________________________________ efforts into integration together with A filter of citizens’ demands The Magazine is being published the Eurasian countries. The very host- within the political system / 18 by the International Fund For Cooperation ing of Eurasian economic summits in and Partnership of the Black Sea Istanbul is a clear confirmation of it. participation of Turkey in the EU may tion into the Eurasian regional integra- BSCSIFchronicle and the Caspian Sea An additional proof is represented by turn EU into a global structure”. tion, into the establishment of peace and Synergy on the Bosphorus / 27 the dynamics of economic coopera- Many speeches had one particular prosperity here. President: Viktor Khmarin tion between Turkey and Russia, an- leitmotif - the idea of restoring the his- Elena Kircheva of Vienna Economic EXLIBRIS Secretary General and Vice-President: other major player in the region. Over toric Silk Road in its modern sense. The Forum has also put on emphasis on the SCO meets the challenges of the “three forces” / 33 Eldar Hasanov the past 10 years, the annual bilateral final communiqué of the summit calls road to sustainable development in the IDEASAND PEOPLE Adviser to the Secretary General: trade turnover grew by 10 times and upon the same thing, too. However, as region. In her opinion, this consists in Felicia Scoarta “ Raiding” in the modern Russia exceeded 53 billion dollars. noted by participants in the discussions, the regional market liberalization - the / 34 Adviser: Luiza Popa “If we will not be together -”, said it is impossible to do it without cance- labor market and services market. ATTHE crossroads OF CUltURES Economic and Financial Affairs Cemil Çiçek, the Turkish Parliament ling customs and visa restrictions. As for the political agenda, an “ Light your fire!” / 36 Counsellor: Marcela Curmei Speaker, “- we will continue to be con- “The countries of Eurasia should important idea was expressed by the Project Team Coordinator: Mihai Sandu sumers, but not producers. Eurasia be together as they were in the past and former president of Bulgaria, currently PROJECTS,PROJects Project Manager: Yulia Akhunova should be the center of the world. Our should be in the future”, said one of the the President of the Balkan Political The progress is measured in projects / 37 ____________________________________________________________ joint responsibility is that this geogra- guests. In this regard, major transport, Club, Zhelyu Zhelev: “Arab politicians Searching for innovations, searching for partners / 38 ISSN 2069 – 766X phy will not become a war scene. “Fro- energy and infrastructure projects were and revolutionaries at the forefront of ISSN-L = 2069 – 766X zen conflicts” must cease and refugees named, among which - the ring road the struggle for democracy or those of SCIENCEHORIZONS Printed at Tipografia Everest, Bucharest - return home ...” around the Black Sea (BSEC Project), them seeking for a peaceful transition We must stay ahead of events / 40 Turkish representatives expressed “Blue Stream” and “Nabucco” gas from authoritarianism and dictator- the idea of creating a network of related pipelines, the railway from Istanbul to ship to democracy can learn from the OH,sport, YOU ARE peace! ... SMEs in the region. The programs on Islamabad, the project on the develop- experience during and after the “Velvet Silvia Miteva: heading for a major victory / 43 ____________________________________________________________ development the Chambers of Com- ment of container traffic from India to Revolutions” held in Eastern Europe”. The opinions expressed by the authors merce and Industry in Turkey repre- London... Istanbul’s regional leadership will be PAGESOF history do not necessarily reflect the views of the sented a considerable interest, too. One And Lamberto Dini, Italian former also undoubtedly strengthened by the The Eurasian idea is 90 years old «Dialogue of the Seas» editors. / 44 of them - in Izmir - hosted the second Prime-Minister, stressed that the in- 2nd World Political Summit, to be held When using the material, the reference part of the summit that continued in terests of ensuring the energy security here during May 17-18, as well as by the GALLERY to the magazine is obligatory. A century of turkish painting / 46 ____________________________________________________________ this Mediterranean city. requires a consolidation of regional high level meetings to mark the 20th EDITORIAL ADDRESS: Many voices were heard stating and international cooperation between anniversary since the founding of the BSCSIFchronicle / 48 Bucharest, 13-19 Alecu Russo street, sector 2. that Turkey - “the most European energy producers and consumers, and Organization of the