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Category: Articles and Commentary

Countering FIMI. A review of seven countries under the Beacon Project

Last year, the International Republican Institute’s (IRI) Beacon Project did a comprehensive study to understand foreign information manipulation and interference in various European countries (as well as Taiwan). The results show different approaches, but also common lessons that can and should be applied to strengthen democratic resilience against growing these increasing threats.

January 15, 2025 - Oktawian Milewski

China’s Choice: balancing economic priorities and geopolitical manoeuvres in a Sino-Russian alliance

China’s support for Russia remains a key part of calculations regarding the war in Ukraine. In spite of Beijing’s appearance as a growing superpower, its economy is still dependent on links with many countries that have fully backed Kyiv in its fight.

January 14, 2025 - Marta Shumanov

Serbia’s shrinking civic space needs international attention

In recent months, Serbia has witnessed an alarming crackdown on its civic space. This has unfolded through a wave of arrests, smear campaigns, and repressive tactics aimed at silencing dissent and undermining democratic principles. These actions, exacerbated by growing Russian and Chinese influence, reveal a systematic effort of Serbia’s authorities to suppress civil society and stifle public dissent.

January 13, 2025 - Alma Mustajbašić Dragoslava Barzut

EU fiscal rules are slowing down Lithuania funding its defences against Russia

Baltic countries like Lithuania want to spend more money on defence to help counter the Russian threat, but the European Union’s strict spending laws are standing in the way.

January 3, 2025 - Jasper Dietz

Serbia: the construction accident that triggered nationwide protests

The construction disaster at the railway station in Novi Sad is much more than a tragic accident. It is a symbol of the incompetence and corruption of the current regime in Serbia. This undermines the main elements of government propaganda, which state that infrastructure investment will bring prosperity to the society.

December 21, 2024 - Marta Szpala

Polish-Russian relations: a Cold War of gestures and new lows

It would be fair to say that relations between Poland and Russia have reached a new low in recent years. Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine ended any semblance of normality between the two states, which are now engaged in what could be described as a new Cold War.

December 20, 2024 - Paulina Siegień

Georgian Dream turns into Georgian Nightmare: election fraud, escalating protests, and a confrontation with the EU

The unrest that erupted in Georgia following the recent parliamentary elections shows no sign of ending. As the Georgian Dream government comes under increasing pressure, the country now stands at a crossroads regarding not only its democracy but also its place in the world.

December 19, 2024 - Lasha Gamjashvili

Edi Rama’s illiberalism is flying under the EU’s radar

The European Union’s relations with Albania are often viewed as overwhelmingly positive. This is especially true when compared to the bloc’s rather troubled links with other states in the Western Balkans. Despite this, overlooking the autocratic practices present in Tirana could cause problems in the future.

December 17, 2024 - Alejandro Esteso Pérez

While Moldova is making progress, Georgia is falling back

It is hard to believe the shift in Georgia and Moldova’s prospects for accession. While Chisinau has emerged from a long period of uncertainty to champion the EU cause, Tbilisi is rapidly losing momentum in its negotiations. The reason for this change lies in two clearly contrasting governments.

December 16, 2024 - Irakli Machaidze

Chechnya’s instability: implications for Russia and the EU

The stability of Chechnya is often not discussed in relation to the EU. This is despite the fact that any future unrest could have a number of consequences regarding both the security of Russia and the nearby bloc.

December 15, 2024 - Evgeny Romanovsky

Ukraine’s darkest hour

It has now been over 1000 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. While Kyiv’s campaign of defence has resulted in many victories, the current situation on the front line is worrisome. As the country faces the prospect of another winter, its future remains uncertain to say the least.

December 12, 2024 - Joshua Kroeker

Is Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ready for the upcoming winter?

This winter naturally poses a raft of challenges for Ukraine as it continues its fight against Moscow’s invasion. Indeed, conditions during the previous two winters only exacerbated issues on the front line. Despite this, problems related to infrastructure may make the coming months especially difficult for Kyiv.

December 5, 2024 - Mark Temnycky

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