Electoral Republic of Moldova: presidential warnings
The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, has sounded a strong alarm that Russia is preparing 'an unprecedented interference' in the parliamentary elections on September 28, for which 'financing of over 100 million euros' is planned. The head of state from...
Ukraine Ceasiv Yar, the fight against corruption and Western support
The Russian military announced that it has captured the city of Chasiv Yar, a major stronghold of the Ukrainian army in the Donetsk region, in eastern Ukraine. The city of Chasiv Yar, which has been at the center of fighting for months, "has been liberated by Russian...
Russia, Ukraine and Washington’s strategic dilemma in the era of Trump 2.0
Introduction The Russian-Ukrainian war of 2022 has caused many international reactions, especially from the United States of America, which, among other things, has supported Ukraine militarily. The incumbent US president began his presidential term with the phrase...
Saviours of Europe. How to beat Putin?
Introduction Europe today stands at a crossroads between heightened geopolitical volatility and an unprecedented push for strategic autonomy. A new breed of leaders has emerged, tasked with navigating complex security threats, economic disruption, and a shifting...
NATO’s Maping the War in Ukraine. The Informal Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs
NATO's Ambitious Defense Spending Proposal: A Strategic Imperative or an Overreach? At the Informal Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs held in Antalya, Turkey, on May 14–15, 2025, a pivotal topic of discussion was the U.S. proposal to elevate NATO's defense...
NATO’s Strategic Evolution in 2024. Secretary General Annual Report. The Road Ahead for Ukraine and Republic of Moldova.
The Secretary General’s Annual Report for 2024, released on 24 April 2025, provides a concise overview of NATO’s main achievements and priorities over the past year. The report underscores the Alliance’s enduring commitment to collective defence and cohesion among its...
The consequences of the war in Ukraine on Russia’s relations with its allies
Looking at the news about the current situation on the Ukrainian front, as well as the disputes between Kyiv and the White House, which favor the Kremlin's position, a reader can quickly get the idea that Russia has managed to consolidate its forces and will emerge in...
Zangezur, Turkey’s gateway to Central Asia?
The expansion and consolidation of Turkey's geopolitical and economic presence in the South Caucasus and Central Asia represents a historic gamble for the Erdogan administration. By skillfully exploiting the political and security developments of recent years, Ankara...
The Republic of Moldova at the moment of truth: parliamentary elections under Putin’s shadow
Since 2022, the Republic of Moldova has been going through the most intense campaign to influence the will of the electorate externally since the proclamation of the former Soviet republic’s independence. Recently, President Maia Sandu pledged to bring the Republic of...
Bulgaria, the Danube and NATO, a geopolitical bet for the next decade
Bulgaria has met the final requirements for joining the eurozone by meeting the budget deficit criterion in 2024. Having previously met the inflation target, the final step was to confirm compliance with the EU methodology on public finances in 2024. These economic...