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The pedagogical approach EDA

METODA PEDAGOGICĂ EDA

Author(s): Valeriu Marinescu / Language(s): Romanian / Publication Year: 0

The EDA pedagogic model is inspired by Socratic teaching –i.e., the art of making the interlocutor discover the truth byhimself, using a series of questions. This active method puts theyoung learner in the position of making choices. The trainer doesnot judge the learner on his choices, but helps him think aboutthe meaning of those choices and evaluate their pertinence on hisown. The three letters stand for the three stages of this method:E from Éveil (awakening the learner, or breaking the ice), D from Débat (debate on a given topic), and A fromApprofondissement (exploring the topic).

Territorial Autonomy of the Gagauz in the Republic of Moldova: a Case Study

Territorial Autonomy of the Gagauz in the Republic of Moldova: a Case Study

Author(s): Andrei Avram / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Gagauz Republic; Moldova; territorial autonomy; Transnistria;

In December 1994, the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova passed the Law on the Special Judicial Status of the Gagauz Yeri, formally ending a stand-off between the central government and the self-declared Gagauz Republic in the south of the country. The Gagauz were granted territorial autonomy covering almost the entire spectrum of domestic policy areas and were provided with a regional legislature and executive body. This peaceful solution was hailed as a “spectacular victory of reason” (Troebst 2001: 76), given the fact that the Republic of Moldova was engaged in a further conflict in the breakaway region of Transnistria. However, the effectiveness of an autonomy model primarily depends on its subsequent implementation and the consequences it has for the state as a whole (Protsyk/Rigamonti 2007:1). The aim of the present paper is to shed light on the success of Gagauz territorial autonomy by analysing its capacity to enhance Gagauz identity, as well as the extent to which it can be considered a (de-)stabilising factor for the Republic of Moldova. The first criterion appears to be relevant in the Gagauz context because the legitimacy of an ethnically-based territorial autonomy is related to the right of a national minority to pursue its own nation-building at sub-state level (Kymlicka 2001), whereas political elites in the region have been accused of being more intent on maintaining Soviet identity than promoting Gagauz nationhood (Nantoi 2009: 6). The second criterion involves examining if the territorialisation of Gagauz collective rights resulted in an increased secessionist potential. This risk has been voiced for all new democracies in Eastern Europe (Hughes/Sasse 2002: 9) and it has periodically been invoked by Moldovan analysts due to the Gagauz’ co-operation with Transnistrian authorities (Praporşcic 2008) and their demands for a federalisation of the Moldovan state (Gherasim 2010). At the same time, territorial autonomy is also viewed as having the potential of strengthening weak states with a multiethnic population (Kolstø 2001: 214) – a hypothesis that needs to be considered, especially since Gagauz experts underline the wish of their people to contribute to the unity of the country (Angheli 2009).

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

Author(s): Antti Sillanpää,Ion Bunduchi,Igor Munteanu / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Moldova; information; communication; media; Kremlin; introduction and background; politics; poverty; war; corruption;

This study on the Moldovan information environment focuses on how societal vulnerabilities are exploited by Moldovan and other actors who are following the Kremlin’s lead. The chapters that follow discuss vulnerability, hostile Kremlin narratives, media ownership and control, and public opinion leaders. The study ends with a conclusion and recommendations. The NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence initiated and oversaw the study, while the research was carried out by the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives (IDIS Viitorul) and the Independent Journalism Center (IJC).

THE MAIN INFLUENCERS OF PUBLIC OPINION

THE MAIN INFLUENCERS OF PUBLIC OPINION

Author(s): Marian Cepoi / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Moldova; politics; media; mass media; communication; information; public opinion; influence;

This chapter attempts to identify and characterize the main Moldovan opinion leaders, and link them to the political currents promoted by the main mass media channels. We classify the opinion leaders according to their political preferences, affiliations, and external orientation, supplemented by other personal history. A subjective look is taken at their lives and work experience, ideas they have promoted in the past, links with important people and organization, their interests, and other elements that can help to explain their actions in the public sphere. The chapter focuses separately on four groups: pro-government media and opinion leaders, non-Plahotniuc media and opinion leaders, promoters of Kremlin narratives, and emerging opinion leaders. According to our study, some of the most influential opinionmakers were Corneliu Ciurea, Serghei Ostaf, Veaceslav Ionita, Victor Gurau, and Alexandru Cauia, all of whom are linked to pro-Plahotniuc media and platforms.

SLUJITORI AI BIERICII DIN PROTOPOPIATUL TÂRGU CĂRBUNEȘTI, MARTIRI ȘI MĂRTURISITORI AI LUI HRISTOS ÎN ÎNCHISORILE COMUNISTE

SLUJITORI AI BIERICII DIN PROTOPOPIATUL TÂRGU CĂRBUNEȘTI, MARTIRI ȘI MĂRTURISITORI AI LUI HRISTOS ÎN ÎNCHISORILE COMUNISTE

Author(s): Ana Maria Iancu / Language(s): Romanian / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: confessors of Oltenia; communist prisons; official reports; Carbunesti-Gorj.

The fruits of St. Antim the Iberian are many, not just those known to be related to his personality. Thus, his words have multiplied faith and strengthened the beliefs of those who were born hundreds of years away in the lands he had crossed. The priests who suffered during the communist regime were able to resist the executioners with the power of faith and with the support of saints’ prayers.

Centre-periphery Cleavage in Ukraine

Centre-periphery Cleavage in Ukraine

Author(s): Valeriu Deciu / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Collective identity; cleavage; conflict; nation-building; identity self-referencing;

Once the former USSR collapsed, countries like Ukraine have construed their own collective identity aiming to differentiate them from internal and external “others” in a nation building process. New territorial boundaries have been established over the mental ones, founding myths and heroes have been recovered or reinstated. This process looked successful for a while until a census unveiled a center-periphery cleavage formation. Meanwhile, Kiev’s centralizing policy had to face upheaval in the eastern part, and conflict is ongoing. Scholars have speculated mostly over ethnic and historical factors as well as Russia’s active involvement as main reasons for the shift in identity self-referencing of Donbas region’s inhabitants. This paper aims at examining this center-periphery cleavage formation from another standpoint: an internal political struggle between two regional clans that are still controlling the resources and hence hold political power in the so-called Donbas region from Eastern Ukraine. Without minimizing the influence of historical and ethnic factors, we posit that many eastern Ukrainians’ choice for identity self-referencing had shifted when their region started to decrease in terms of economic and political power on the central level. And the Donbas clans losing the central power control over fighting each other is along with historical and ethnic factors one of the main reasons for that.

Coping with Everyday Ethical Dilemmas

Coping with Everyday Ethical Dilemmas

Author(s): Valeriu Deciu / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: ethics; compliance; ethical dilemmas; assessment models; code of ethics; ethical values;

We normally need case studies to explore ethical dilemmas, always with referential principles used to define what we think is right or wrong. Said principles are usually preordained, resulting from our life experiences, and help us draw a line between good and bad. Summing up perennial values and moral virtues like honesty, fairness, and responsibility, these principles seem theoretically untouchable and flawless. Though, both time and day to day situations force us to adjust these values, rephrase those principles and reposition the line delimiting the acceptable.Same goes for real-life situations in the workplace. Values and principles stated in any Ethics and Compliance Program are not always easy to observe when tested by the unexpected and uncertainty. Is it possible to define those principles so that to withstand any test? Probably not, since managers have to cope quite often with potential conflicts of interest, mismanagement of resources, biased interpretations of contracts and agreements, to name just a few. Apart from “black and white” they have to operate in a very challenging “grey area” where things are far from being simple. Some might say that all they have to do is to consider their decision’s effects for the stakeholders while keeping a keen eye on the compliance issues. What happens when a wrongful situation is favourable for the shareholders? Or a hypothetical situation presents choices which entail ethical dilemmas, even if the expected outcome is “for the greater good”?We posit that best way to cope with ethical and compliance dilemmas is to use a combination of subjective and objective instruments for risk assessment. These should be helpful when we deal with uncharted or unexpected ethical issues falling under the category of a “grey area”. How can we assess some dimensions of said issues which are not measurable? This is the question that we try to answer throughout the present paper.

Frequent Mistakes in Romanian Management Practice

Frequent Mistakes in Romanian Management Practice

Author(s): Valeriu Deciu / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Managerial mistakes; management tools; Romanian managers; business culture; organizational behaviour:

Throughout the past two decades, Romanian society and economy underwent some profound transformations in their attempt to assimilate modern business concepts and instruments. One such concept is that of the modern management encompassing its entire theory, practice and the available range of tools proved as viable in the western marketplace and imported from economically developed countries. Are these instruments fail-proof even in their countries of origin? Should these be customized for a certain market or there is a standard implementation mode that guarantees their success? Are there any typical mistakes that can be identified only for Romanian managers or there is a certain universal pattern of such managerial mistakes? If some of the typical managerial mistakes have greater occurrence in Romanian managerial practice what are the reasons thereof? Are there particular social, cultural or historical attributes that can be considered as influential factors in this respect? Starting from the theoretical background provided by reputed specialists, we try to identify and classify managerial mistakes currently observed in Romania according to their importance and occurrence by means of analysing specific magazines, journals and interviews available online. By interpreting the data obtained we try to find answers to the questions hereabove enunciated and provide the Romanian managers with a useful self-assessing scale of values, a “mirror” depicting their most common psychological traits.

The Republic of Moldova’s European Integration Process - No Longer Targets Adherence

The Republic of Moldova’s European Integration Process - No Longer Targets Adherence

Author(s): Leonid Litră / Language(s): English

Each year, the IDIS „Viitorul” team analyzes the state of Moldova’s European integration process. In our previous Foreign Policy Statewatch analyses, we ascertained that the European integration is irreversible process, we stated the erosion of the viability of a consensus over the European integration process, we defined the circumstances under which EU’s fatigue towards Moldova1 could arise, and we evaluated and offered recommendations on improving and harmonizing the process. Moldova’s new political configuration provides ground for a short evaluation of the trends in Moldova’s approximation to EU.

EUROPEAN UNION COMMON SECURITY AND DEFENSE POLICY IN THE CONTEXT OF BREXIT

EUROPEAN UNION COMMON SECURITY AND DEFENSE POLICY IN THE CONTEXT OF BREXIT

Author(s): Otilia Caraza (Lehaci) / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: union; security; defense; policies; cohesion;

The accumulation of increasing tensions and the high doubts regarding the future cohesion of Europe results mainly from the activity of states that do not answer the demands of the economic policies imposed at the European Union level and the security challenges in the same context. As long as the European institutions establish the monetary policy for the states in the euro zone, yet the capitals of member states preserve their autonomy regarding fiscal and security responsibilities – the less wealthy members, those who are already largely indebted and have lower perspectives of growth, will develop their own security approach. The rising frustration determined by the eruptive phenomenon of migration, the slow and unequal growths and the chronic character of unemployment issues are going to stimulate phenomena such as BREXIT, nativism / nationalism and the inclination for finding national solutions to continental problems.

SEA CONTROL – AN ESSENTIAL TASK FOR NAVAL FORCES

SEA CONTROL – AN ESSENTIAL TASK FOR NAVAL FORCES

Author(s): Valentin – Marian TOMA,Ion Chiorcea / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: sea control; naval forces; capabilities; command and control; cover and protection; military pressure; sea lines of communication.

Sea control is designed to secure a given part of the sea and control the sea lines of communications for a specific purpose, which essentially means that one side possesses superiority over its enemy, and interrupts or cuts off the enemy’s sea lines of communication without major opposition from the enemy. It means that the enemy does not have a significant capability to interfere with the stronger side. Controls of a specific sea area require strong naval forces which is able to achieve a substantial degree of control of surface, air and subsurface. Sea control can be strategic, operational, and tactical; it depends on the dimension of the maritime domain where the sea control concept is applied. The structure and the capabilities of naval forces are essential for maintaining sea control for a period of time. By obtaining sea control in a specific maritime area, the stronger side can exert a strong political,diplomatic and military influence on the events.

Bălţi – important centru urban din Nordul Moldovei: Bibliografie

Bălţi – important centru urban din Nordul Moldovei: Bibliografie

Author(s): Elena Scurtu / Language(s): Romanian / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: bibliografie specializată; oraşul Bălţi;BŞ USARB;

Pages from the Romanian Military Thinking. The Political-Strategic Vision on (Northern) Dobrogea: 1878-1913

Pages from the Romanian Military Thinking. The Political-Strategic Vision on (Northern) Dobrogea: 1878-1913

Author(s): George Ungureanu / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: borders; internal vulnerabilities; external threats; projects; actions; evolutions;

Starting from the complexity of the defence and national security field, this article, basedon Romanian, Western, Bulgarian and Turkish historiographical contributions, supplementedwith archival military documents, deals with the problem of defence of the right bank Danubeterritory obtained after the Berlin Congress (1878), until the incorporation of SouthernDobrogea (Quadrilateral) in 1913. This article briefly shows the initial Romanian views on theinclusion of Dobrogea, then the measures enforced by the authorities at two levels, namelythe political-diplomatic and military one, and the ethnopolitical one respectively, includingeconomic, social and cultural aspects. The conclusion is that the military measures takenled to limited achievements, mainly due to some objective reasons, but this situation wascounterbalanced by suitable political-diplomatic combinations and options and especially bythe remarkable result of the work aiming to enhance, modernise and colonise the territory.A decisive stage in this respect was that of 1890-1895.

Expropriation for Reasons of Public Utility in Romanian Law

Expropriation for Reasons of Public Utility in Romanian Law

Author(s): Ciprian Raul Romitan / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: property right; public property; public property right;

The Romanian law allows the authorities to intervene and expropriate certain privately owned immovable assets in order to transfer them into the public property, for the performance of local, county or national investment works meant to serve public utility purposes and foster social growth. The forced transfer of certain privately owned immovable assets into the public property is subject to the observance of the expropriation lawfulness terms, the determination of the public utility cause and the establishment of the individuals’ compensation for the expropriated asset, as stipulated in the Constitution of Romania, the Civil Code and other regulations adopted in this respect, as well as in the Protocol 1 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

EUROMONITOR 22 (2012/03/07)

EUROMONITOR 22 (2012/03/07)

Author(s): Igor Boțan,Elena Prohniţchi,Valeriu Prohniţchi,Elena Culiuc,Adrian Lupuşor,Ana Popa,Victoria Vasilescu / Language(s): Romanian

Keywords: Democratic institutions; Transnistria conflict; capacity of administration; juridical system; economic reforms; foreign trade; social development; human traffic; migration; border control;

The reports in the "Euromonitor" series aim at independent and objective monitoring of the implementation process of the Republic of Moldova - European Union Action Plan. The actions adopted and implemented by both signatories of the Plan will be monitored quarterly. The action plan is a complex document, structured in 7 chapters, which provides for the implementation of about 300 actions, some defined more or less precisely, others very ambiguous. Unable to monitor such a complex document, the authors of "Euromonitor" focused on priority actions, identified in the Action Plan itself.

The contribution of Romanian geographers to the construction of Romania. Paris Peace Conference (1919-1920)

Contribuția geografilor români la construcția României. Conferința de Pace de la Paris (1919-1920)

Author(s): Marius-Cristian Neacșu,Gheorghe Vlăsceanu / Language(s): Romanian / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Romania; Romanian geographers; Paris Peace Conference (1919-1920);

Pre-election barometer of the city of Buzau

Barometrul preelectoral al municipiului Buzău

Author(s): Bruno Stefan / Language(s): Romanian

Keywords: administrative issues;trust in political leaders;voting intentions;

The survey was conducted between February 29 and March 1, 2020 on a sample of 502 adults living in the city. He measured how the population perceives the involvement of the mayor’s office in various administrative issues, trust in local political leaders, voting intentions in local elections, the perception of local party organizations.

Principles of Modelling Development Processes at Regional Level

Principles of Modelling Development Processes at Regional Level

Author(s): Valeriu Stelian Nitoi,Valentina Chiriac,Marius Gîrtan / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Modelling;sustainable development process;positive impact;ensuring economic security;equitable societies;reduction of environmental degradation;

The paper aims to be a general analysis material on the principles of modelling sustainable development processes at the regional level, by studying sustainable development of the economy of the regions by supporting regional socio-economic activities, i.e. those processes leading to a sustainable and harmonious development of the region and which do not result in adverse impacts on the human health or the environment. In this context, a regional development plan is proposed that sets out aspects structured on the following dimensions: economy, ecology, social. The plan analyzes all these areas but, what is very important, the adopted measures include elements common to the three spheres, as it is not advisable to prioritize the sectors.

3. Identity Borders in Banat - Land - Identity Projects and Projections

3. Frontiere identitare în Banat - Teren - proiecte și proiecții identitare

Author(s): Smaranda Vultur / Language(s): Romanian / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Banat; identity; borders; projects;

Grupul de antropologie culturală și istorie orală, prezent în paginile care urmează printr-o încercare de auto-definire - ce este și o primă aproximare a terenului pe care el lucrează, modelându-1 - s-a alăturat la începutul acestui an proiectului „Atreia Europă”, propunând ca temă de reflecție și cercetare Memoria și cultura familială - Identități multiple în Banat.

"Central Europe" Between Theory and Practice

„Europa centrală” între teorie și practică

Author(s): Mircea Anghelescu / Language(s): Romanian / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Central Europe; theory; practice;

De o atenție insuficientă s-a bucurat, din partea istoriei noastre culturale, revista L'Europe Centrale care a apărut la Praga, în limba franceză, începînd din toamna anului 1926. Publicată săptămînal de un comitet de redacție în spatele căruia se afla probabil Ministerul de Externe cehoslovac, revista intenționa să promoveze înțelegerea și colaborarea dintre țările zonei europene respective, dînd substanță și coerență colaborării unor entități statale ieșite, în cea mai mare parte, din ruinele vechilor imperii: Cehoslovacia, Iugoslavia, Polonia. O spune clar un Cuvînt înainte din primul număr al revistei : „Scopul nostru esențial este de a face cunoscute popoarele Europei Centrale și de a lucra, după modestele noastre puteri, la apropierea lor”. în locul termenului și al conceptului german de Mitteleuropa, această nouă diplomație — nu fără concursul celei franceze -încearcă să introducă o nouă viziune, o nouă coerență și, bineînțeles, o nouă aranjare a intereselor. Din această nouă alcătuire a hărții diplomatice central-europene, la care vor mai colabora pe plan cultural reviste ca „Europäische Revue” a prințului Rohan sau „Revue de l’Europe du Sud-Est” a Centrului de Studii și Cooperare Balcanică de la Paris (de inspirație românească : președinte — Dimitrie Drăghicescu, secretar și director al revistei — M. Bădescu), au ieșit și Mica înțelegere și Alianța Balcanică. Cu toată lipsa lor de eficiență în fața amenințării ruso-germane, ele sînt mărturia că țările Europei Centrale și, nu în ultimul rînd, România -înțelegeau pe atunci să se organizeze ; primul pas trebuia făcut în domeniul cel mai deschis acestui fel de colaborare: în cultură.