Foreign policy

President Barack Obama's critical role in helping Greece stay in the eurozone follows in the post-WWII tradition of American engagement in the European project for geopolitical reasons, even though it was initially driven by financial concerns, argues Katerina Sokou, ELIAMEP and Atlantic Council non-resident research fellow in a research paper just published.

The radical foreign policy had resulted in diplomatic disputes around the world

Cuba said on Nov. 6 the country had attracted $1.7 billion worth of foreign investment over the past year despite a tighter U.S. trade embargo and worsening cash crunch, although it did not reach its goal of $2 billion to $2.5 billion annually.

Bulgaria will provide financial aid for dealing with the humanitarian crisis in Syria and the region in the amount of BGN 97,792, the government decided at today's meeting, said the government press office. The funds will be provided from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' budget for development and humanitarian aid.

Turkey is looking to increase trade volume and defense industry cooperation with the Philippines, said the country's foreign minister on July 30.

Turkey and Canada signed a memorandum of understanding on June 8 to strengthen relations in the fields of trade, industry, services and investment.

Renata Dwan called this "an urgent issue that the world should take more seriously," Reuters is reporting.

Kosovo's incoherent and badly thought-out foreign policy initiatives are testing the patience of its most important partners, experts warn.

Over half of Bulgarians - 60% - endorse the European Union's foreign policy and believe it has a stabilizing role. This is the results of the International Gallup International Association's "End of Year" International Survey conducted in 57 countries around the world.

Turkey's foreign minister on May 11 touted the nation's benevolent and skillful use of soft power.