Synopsis "Central and South-Eastern Europe 2017 (in English)"
A comprehensive survey of the countries and territories of this region, incorporating the latest economic and socio-political developments.New for 2017: - discussion and expert analysis of elections throughout the region, together with election results and details of new governments- fully revised essay content, including new essays on the political impact of migration into the region, the euro crisis in the periphery, and the threat of radical Islam in the BalkansGeneral Survey New and revised essays by acknowledged experts in the region cover a variety of topical issues.In addition, appendices discuss the religions of the region and the Russian Baltic territory of Kaliningrad.Country SurveysIndividual chapters for each country, containing: - information on physical and social geography- a detailed chronology of political events, both recent and historical- essays on each country's political history and economy- a statistical survey - an extensive directory of contact details for political, state and commercial institutions and organizations in the region (covering national and local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judicial system, religion, the media, finance, telecommunications and broadcasting, major companies, transport, tourism, culture, social welfare, the environment, defence, education and more)- and a select bibliography.Who's Who in Central and South-Eastern EuropeBiographical details for more than 200 of the region's leading political figures.Regional InformationContact information and extensive details of the activities of regional and international organizations active in the region; a list of research institutes that focus on the region, together with contact details; and select bibliographies of both books and periodicals.
