May 17, 2024
Georgia’s struggle with the “foreign agents” bill highlights broader issues of democratic backsliding and geopolitical tug of war. The law is seen as a threat to […]
May 2, 2024
Ongoing GPS jamming in the Baltic has led to all flights to Tartu in Estonia being cancelled. With Russia the likely culprit, Baltic foreign ministers are […]
April 12, 2024
Unless democracies act urgently and consistently to uphold their own interests and values, more territory will be lost to dictatorship and repression. The fate of European […]
April 11, 2024
Tajikistan, at 6.5 per cent, is forecast to see the highest GDP growth rate of any of the emerging and developing economies of Europe and Central […]
April 8, 2024
Falsely blaming Ukraine and the West for the recent Moscow terrorist attack, Vladimir Putin will launch a further mobilisation of hundreds of thousands of Russians—many of […]
March 29, 2024
Historical infrastructure investments have favoured East-West routes. The 3SI on the other hand also prioritises the development of North-South connectivity, which is essential in order to […]
March 28, 2024
The EU will only take Armenia’s European integration seriously when its prime minister shows his country is committed to the territory integrity of states and supportive […]
March 21, 2024
Even amid the war, Ukraine has vast opportunities for implementing renewable energy. They are not only part of European integration and strengthening energy resilience and independence, […]
March 13, 2024
Despite the recession of 2023 and the challenges posed by emigration, Lithuania has ample opportunity to drive growth through innovation, particularly in the technology sector. Having […]
March 4, 2024
Widespread rumours that Russia was about to annex Moldova’s breakaway territory of Transnistria last week came to nothing. But Moscow and its proxies are likely to continue […]
March 3, 2024
Poland is not just a security consumer but a provider. Its actions strengthen not only its security but that of Europe as a whole. [Russia’s Ambassador […]
February 23, 2024
The stakes of the upcoming US presidential election cannot be overstated for Ukraine. In the meantime, it’s up to all of Kyiv’s allies to match its […]
February 15, 2024
With the latest US aid package for Ukraine stuck in the House of Representatives, a new report reveals the growing cost of recovery and reconstruction. Russia’s […]
February 5, 2024
Referring to Central Asia as ‘Russia’s backyard’ is a mischaracterisation that denies the region’s agency and overlooks the complexity of its international relationships. Rarely, if ever, […]
January 31, 2024
Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has undertaken a series of reforms aimed at distancing his country from the Kremlin.
January 30, 2024
The EU members in Central and Eastern Europe are returning to normality and will continue the process of economic convergence with Western Europe that was interrupted […]
January 27, 2024
Since the beginning of Russia’s war on Ukraine in 2014, and its escalation in 2022, a number of insightful books have been published that provide various […]
January 25, 2024
A new report acknowledges the achievements of both Moldova and Ukraine in accelerating their alignment with the EU despite very difficult circumstances. Further evidence of the […]
January 25, 2024
Three decades of conflict, ethnic cleansing, and border disputes are over for Armenia and Azerbaijan, as 2024 will be a breakthrough year for Armenia’s relations with […]
January 23, 2024
Prime Minister Albin Kurti, who needs to maintain public calm, should not casually talk about a potential war against Serbia. This only heightens internal tension in […]
January 13, 2024
The collective West must close ranks to enforce a uniform travel ban and more stringent banking restrictions on Russia’s entire citizenry. Doing so will serve as […]
January 12, 2024
Uncertainty surrounding the evolution of Russia’s war on Ukraine plays an important role in shaping the regional outlook, says the World Bank. Excluding these two economies, […]
January 11, 2024
In 1994, the psychological need to maintain ties with Russia pervaded Belarusian society, beset by economic woes after the dissolution of the USSR. Thirty years ago, […]
January 10, 2024
Hope of victory is no longer enough for Ukrainians. They want tangible support from the West in order to bring about tangible results. While popular support […]
January 3, 2024
Moldova faces a presidential election and a referendum on EU integration in 2024. Victory for the incumbent Maia Sandu and the pro-EU camp will be crucial […]