a review     of European     affairs return to homepage     the editors   current issue   back issues   links   subscribe    events   contributions Events, conferences.... On this page we will try to provide information about conferences or other events that might be of interest to LFEE readers. New Divisions in Europe Friday 20 and Saturday 21 October 2000 London European Research Centre Until 1989 it was possible (even if simplistic) to regard the fundamental division in Europe as that between the Soviet and Western dominated blocs. Since then the situation has become so much more complex that there is no agreed way of representing it. However, the hopes of 1989 have not been realised: there is not "one Europe", but a continent in which many of the most salient divisions still bear the imprint of the Cold War. While there is controversy over the causes of these new divisions, there is some consensus about their existence. This conference has two major aims: 1) It analyses the situation since 1989 asking how and why the new divisions emerged. 2) It examines possible solutions for some of the key divisions In collaboration with The Ukraine Centre, University of North London and the journal, Labour Focus on Eastern Europe. Friday 20 October 1.00pm Registration 1.30pm Introduction to the Conference Marko Bojcun, Director, The Ukraine Centre, University of North London 1.45pm Can an inclusive European security system be established and what role might be played by the major international organisations - the UN, NATO, EU,OSCE? Peter Gowan, University of North London Mary Kaldor, University of Sussex 3.30pm Coffee 4.00pm  Can the European economy be reconstructed to overcome the core/periphery relationship on West/East lines? What changes would be necessary and what are the prospects for their realisation? Jane Hardy, University of Hertfordshire Jörg Huffschmid, University of Bremen, Germany Alexander Fisun, University of Kharkiv, Ukraine 6.30pm End of  first day Saturday 21 October 9.00am  What are the prospects for the establishment and maintenance of stable democratic states throughout the continent? Boris Kagarlitsky, Moscow Anna Pollert, University of Greenwich László Andor, Budapest University of Economic Sciences 10.45am Coffee 11.15am What role, if any, do/should international and European organisations play in securing human rights (including social and gender rights) throughout the continent? Mike Newman, University of North London Gilbert Achcar, University of Paris VIII, France 12.45pm Closing address Marko Bojcun, Director, The Ukraine Centre, University of North London 1.00pm Close 2 day conference Booking Form London European Research Centre New Divisions in Europe Dates Friday 20 October - Saturday 21 October 2000 Location London Voluntary Sector Resources Centre, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA Fee £75.00 (including refreshments) £15.00 students, unemployed and low-waged How to apply The application form below should be returned to The Administrator, London European Research Centre, 166-220 Holloway Road, London N7 8DB Tel: 0171 607 2789 ext 2662  Fax: 0171 753 7069 Conference Application Form New Divisions in Europe Name .................................................................Title ........ Organisation....................................................... Address .............................................................. ............................................................................ ............................................................................ Daytime Tel No ................................................. I wish to book ...................................... conference place(s) I enclose a cheque for £................... (payable to University of North London) Please invoice my organisation for £................................ London European Research Centre The Centre's interests include European Integration, analysis of the interactions between the European Union and such areas as East Central Europe and the South, and studies of individual European countries. Its focus is upon the social sciences, broadly defined, and its work is based on independent, critical approaches, with a commitment to the principles of equality, democracy and internationalism. The European Dossier series is published by Kogan Page for the London European Research Centre. Where appropriate, the Centre will undertake research for organisations which share its aims. Contact Professor Michael Newman Director of the London European Research Centre Faculty of Humanities and Teacher Education University of North London 166 - 220 Holloway Road London N7 8DB Tel: 0171-753 5794 Fax: 0171-753 7069 Email; m.newman@unl.ac.uk London European Research Centre Faculty of Humanities and Teacher Education University of North London 166 - 220 Holloway Road London N7 8DB Tel: 0171-753 5794 Fax: 0171-753 7069 Email; lerc@unl.ac.uk University of North London is a Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No. 1000834