Young People and the Belt and Road―Opportunities and Challenges in Central and Eastern Europe

Preface

1 Introduction: On the Role of Central and Eastern Europe in the Belt and Road Initiative
1 The Belt and Road Initiative
2 ‘Central and Eastern Europe’
3 Prospects for Cooperation in the CEE
4 Current Obstacles and Suggestions

2 Albania
1 The Politics of Albania
2 An Overview of the Challenges and Opportunities for Young People in Albania
3 Evaluate the Opportunities and Challenges Offered by the Belt and Road Initiative
4 Suggestions on Improving the Belt and Road Initiative in Albania

3 Bosnia & Herzegovina
1 The Politics of Bosnia & Herzegovina
2 A Brief Overview of Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Political Future
3 An Overview of the Challenges and Opportunities for the Youth in Bosnia & Herzegovina
4 The Belt and Road Initiative and its Opportunities for Young People in Bosnia & Herzegovina
5 The Importance of the Belt and Road Initiative to Bosnia & Herzegovina

4 Bulgaria
1 Historical Overview and Implications
2 Political and Economic Trends of Bulgaria
3 An Overview of the Existing Opportunities for Bulgarian Youth
4 Advantages and Challenges of Bulgaria in the Belt and Road Initiative: A Discussion Based on Interviews with Bulgarians
Appendixes

5 Croatia
1 Overview of the Political Structure
2 Croatia’s Political Direction
3 Opportunities and Challenges for Young People in Croatia
4 Croatia and the Belt and Road Initiative
5 Toward a Successful Belt and Road Initiative
Appendix: Questionnaire Form

6 Czech Republic
1 Overview of the Political Structure of the Czech Republic
2 The Political Direction of the Czech Republic
3 Evaluation of the Current Opportunities and Challenges Faced by Young People in the Czech Republic
4 Evaluation of the Opportunities and Challenges Offered by the Belt and Road Initiative
5 Suggestions and Alternatives for the Belt and Road Initiative

7 Estonia
1 Political Structure of Estonia
2 Political Direction of Estonia
3 Challenges and Opportunities Faced by Estonian Youth
4 The Belt and Road Initiative – Opportunities for Estonia
5 Estonian Youth and the Belt and Road

8 Hungary
1 Overview of the Political Structure of Hungary
2 The Future Political Direction of Hungary: With Special Regard to the Economic Programmes of Parties Running in the Parliamentary Elections of 2018
3 The Current Challenges and Opportunities Faced by Young People in Hungary
4 Opportunities and Challenges Offered by the Belt and Road Initiative to Hungary
5 The Belt and Road Initiative in Relation to Young People in Hungary

9 Latvia
1 Overview of the Political Structure of Latvia
2 The Political Direction of Latvia
3 Evaluating the Existing Opportunities and Challenges Faced by Young People in Latvia
4 The Opportunities and Challenges Offered by the Belt and Road Initiative to Latvia
5 Suggestions for the Belt and Road Initiative

10 Lithuania
1 The Domestic Politics and Foreign Affairs of Lithuania
2 The Future of Politics in Lithuania: Elections and National Projects
3 Lithuanian Youth: Opportunities and Challenges
4 The Belt and Road Initiative in Lithuania
5 Future of the Belt and Road Initiative in Lithuania: A Case for the Youth
6 Conclusion

11 North Macedonia
1 Overview of North Macedonia’s Political Situation
2 What’s Next for North Macedonia?
3 Opportunities for Youth in North Macedonia
4 ‘I move, Therefore I am.’ -- Haruki Murakami, 1Q84
5 What Could the Belt and Road Initiative Focus on in the Future?

12 Montenegro
1 The Political Structure of Montenegro
2 Political Direction of Montenegro
3 Opportunities and Challenges Faced by Young People in Montenegro
4 Opportunities and Challenges Offered by the Belt and Road Initiative
5 Suggestions for the Belt and Road Initiative in Relation to the Young People of Montenegro

13 Poland
1 Political Overview of Poland
2 Modern Reforms and the Foreseeable Direction of Polish Politics
3 Current Opportunities and Challenges for Polish Youth
4 Opportunities and Challenges Offered by the Belt and Road Initiative
5 Suggestions for Improving Sino-Polish Cooperation Under the BRI

14 Romania
1 Overview of the Political Structure of Romania
2 The Political Direction of Romania
3 Opportunities and Challenges Faced by the Romanian Youth
4 Evaluation of the Challenges and Opportunities Offered by the Belt and Road Initiative in Romania
5 Suggestions for the Belt and Road Initiative and Improving Relations with the Chinese Youth

15 Serbia
1 Overview of the Political Structure of Serbia
2 The Political Direction of the Country
3 Challenges and Opportunities Faced by Young People in Serbia
4 Serbia in 16+1 Cooperation
5 Serbian Youth and the Belt and Road Initiative

16 Slovakia
1 The Brief History of Slovakia
2 Political, Economic and Social Reforms in Slovakia
3 Opportunities and Challenges Faced by Young People in Slovakia
4 Opportunities and Challenges Offered by the Belt and Road Initiative
5 Suggestions for the Belt and Road Initiative

17 Slovenia
1 Political Structure of Slovenia: An Overview
2 Political Direction of Slovenia
3 Opportunities and Challenges for the Youth in Slovenia
4 Challenges and Solutions for the Belt and Road Initiative in Slovenia

Preface

1 Introduction: On the Role of Central and Eastern Europe in the Belt and Road Initiative
1 The Belt and Road Initiative
2 ‘Central and Eastern Europe’
3 Prospects for Cooperation in the CEE
4 Current Obstacles and Suggestions

2 Albania
1 The Politics of Albania
2 An Overview of the Challenges and Opportunities for Young People in Albania
3 Evaluate the Opportunities and Challenges Offered by the Belt and Road Initiative
4 Suggestions on Improving the Belt and Road Initiative...