EURASIAN INTEGRATION: VIEWS AND OPINIONS
Keywords:
the Customs Union, the Eurasian Economic Union, common economic space, integration in the post-Soviet space.Abstract
Eurasian integration and the Eurasian Economic Union have attracted numerous views and opinions and ignited heated discussions: a larger part of the political and business community of the CIS countries is aware of the advantages a common economic space that has their best interests at heart will have to offer. On the other hand, the possible loss of national sovereignties and independence has stirred up apprehension that keeps politicians in two minds and slows down economic cooperation.
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