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Three dangerous illusions about ending the war in Ukraine

The western misjudgment about ending the war in Ukraine stems from projecting its desires onto Russia’s reality, rather than adapting its own assumptions and capabilities to meet the evolving threat. Without this transformation, any pause in conflict only benefits Moscow, turning ceasefires into strategic weapons rather than neutral respites.

April 20, 2026 - Sviatoslav Hnizdovskyi Valerii Pekar

When elections are managed: what Georgia and Hungary’s campaigns have in common

Ongoing electoral issues in both Georgia and Hungary display many clear sensibilities. While the mechanics affecting votes remain an important issue, it is necessary to highlight the varied means of coercion that also help maintain the power of the ruling party.

April 17, 2026 - Ana Tsitlidze

From support to strategy: Europe’s unfinished role in Ukraine

Europe has provided unprecedented support to Ukraine since 2022. Yet as the war enters a prolonged phase, the absence of a coordinated long-term framework risks turning this effort into a reactive and fragmented response.

April 16, 2026 - Elkhan Nuriyev

A skipped century – notes on premature predictions

Many experts believe that the rise of countries like China are inevitable and must come at the expense of the power of the West. Despite this, history is full of similar predictions that did not turn out in ways thought by their authors.

April 13, 2026 - Leonid Luks

Occupation through education: how Russia took over Ukrainian schools

Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian territories is usually described in the language of war: front lines, trenches, drones, artillery. But another battle unfolds inside institutions and especially schools. Whoever controls the curriculum, the symbols on the walls, and history lessons controls the official version of reality.

April 10, 2026 - Aleksander Palikot

Orbán’s Ukraine narrative  

In late January a Russian drone damaged the Druzhba pipeline, through which Russian oil flows to Slovakia and Hungary. While after the attacks Ukraine admitted that reparations were (and still are) needed, Orbán stated – based on a satellite image – that the pipeline has been operational, and that it is simply not working for political reasons.

April 7, 2026 - Ludwik Botfy

The future of nuclear energy in Armenia: debate, risks and strategic choices around the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant

Issues surrounding Armenia’s only nuclear power plant are as much about politics as energy. With related infrastructure now in need of reform, the plant has become a central part of attempts by outside actors to gain influence in the South Caucasus.

April 3, 2026 - Anna Vardanyan

The hunt for peace: unsuccessful attempts to mediate Ukrainian-Russian peace from 2022 to 2026

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there have been numerous attempts to draft plans for halting hostilities and achieving a peaceful settlement. These range from negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Belarus and Turkey in 2022 to meetings in the United Arab Emirates in 2026. Over these four years, several variants have been formulated for ending the war — from Ukrainian proposals to Russian ultimatums.

April 2, 2026 - Kostiantyn Zadyraka Lesia Bidochko

Why expanding the Bucharest 9 format will not add more security to NATO’s Eastern Flank

The Romanian-led Bucharest 9 format has signalled its intention to expand in order to include various Nordic states. While such claims clearly show ambition, it is important that the Romanian government does not neglect its role in its traditional backyard, the Black Sea.

March 31, 2026 - Antonia-Laura Pup

The EU must balance ambition with caution while navigating the dynamic neighbourhood of the South Caucasus

Amid a renewed scramble for power in an Eastern neighbourhood increasingly defined by connectivity and energy routes, the EU is seeking a greater role. Yet an overly ambitious approach that overlooks the standards the Union has long championed could jeopardize its prospects in a region of growing geostrategic importance.

March 30, 2026 - Stoycho Velev

Beyond the presidency: why parliamentary democracies remain more adaptable

The rise of populism has put into stark contrast the experiences of both presidential and parliamentary forms of democracy. While the first has often allowed for existential challenges to the system, the second has proven remarkably resilient at weathering such political storms.

March 27, 2026 - Stuart Feltis

Building a “collective desire”: the rise of Kamza tells the story of post-communist Albania

Seven kilometres from the Albanian capital, Kamza has been the site of exponential urban development since the fall of the communist regime in the early 1990s, when it became a destination of choice for internal Albanian migration. Built by its inhabitants, the city now faces – and attempts to resist – intense pressure from politicians and the construction sector.

March 26, 2026 - Federico Caruso Francesca Barca

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