Eastern Europe and Eurasia

European Court of Human Rights Rules that Conviction for Expressing Controversial Views on Armenians Violated Freedom of Expression (October 15, 2015)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On October 15, 2015, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in Perinçek v.

Serbia and Kosovo Finalize Four Agreements Regarding Normalization of Relations (August 25, 2015)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On August 25, 2015, the Prime Ministers of Kosovo and Serbia agreed to finalize four agreements regarding the normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina at a European Union-facilitate

Russia Signs Integration Treaty with South Ossetia (March 18, 2015)

Author: 
Monica Moyo

On March 18, 2015, Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov signed the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of South Osset

European Court of Human Rights Rules Latvian Refusal to Grant Citizenship to Activist not a Violation of Human Rights (January 13, 2015)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On January 13, 2015, the European Court of Human Rights held in Petropavlovskis v.

European Court of Human Rights Rules Removal of Deceased’s Body Tissue without Wife’s Knowledge or Consent Violated European Convention (January 13, 2015)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On January 13, 2015, a Section of the European Court of Human Rights (the Court) ruled in Elbert

Cyber Operations by Private Actors in the Ukraine-Russia Conflict: From Cyber War to Cyber Security

Introduction

Media attention to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict has focused on a significant number of hacking and malware attacks by private actors, described in this Insight as cyber operations.  As an example, the pro-Russian hacker group CyberBerkut has assumed responsibility for cyber operations against NATO, the vote counting system for Ukrainian elections, and a mobile device within the U.S. vice-president’s delegation during a visit to Ukraine.[1]

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Author: 
Gertjan Boulet
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European Court of Human Rights Rules on Excessive Detention for Ukrainian Protester (October 30, 2014)

Author: 
Marina Barakatt

On October 30, 2014, the European Court of Human Rights (the Court), ruled in Shvydka v.

Court of Justice of the European Union Confirms Third-Country National Students Have a Right of Entry (September 10, 2014)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On September 10, 2014, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the Court) ruled in

Court of Justice of the European Union Rules on Entry Requirements for Third-Country Nationals Entering the EU (September 4, 2014)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On September 4, 2014, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the Court) ruled in