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2025: the year of infrastructure investment in Central and Eastern Europe

Worrying headlines concerning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine obscure an improving economic situation for the region. Faced with potential aggression from Moscow, many states are taking the initiative to make their markets both more resilient and attractive for investment.

March 31, 2025 - Christian Roy

Why Trump is wrong on Ukraine

Trump’s naive statements about Ukraine over the past month have shaken the core of western defence structures. America must now decide whether or not it still wishes to maintain its core values or support a world in which might makes right.

March 28, 2025 - Joshua Kroeker

Ukraine as ground zero for a new European security challenge

Russia’s alliance with other authoritarian regimes has grown to the extent that it is now attempting to challenge the current world order. This is seen most clearly in the battlefields of Ukraine, where technological cooperation has produced new weapons like the Oreshnik missile.

March 27, 2025 - Maryna Venneri

Armenia’s AI leap: how open access and strategic alliances could supercharge a small country’s high-tech future

Armenia might not be the first place you think of when it comes to artificial intelligence. However, the small nation is now aiming to be at the forefront of this burgeoning industry. In an increasingly high-tech world, Yerevan could prove that size does not matter.

March 25, 2025 - Suzanna Shamakhyan

History rhymes: intellectual resistance and state repression in Georgia

Students and intellectuals have been at the forefront of the ongoing anti-government protests in Georgia. This reflects a long tradition of resistance that stretches back to the earliest days of the country’s modern history.

March 24, 2025 - Tamar Gamkrelidze

Never again – but what exactly? The German memory culture and Russia’s war against Ukraine

Germany’s relationship with Ukraine has recently been characterized by strong military support. However, this obscures a long-running issue regarding the country’s position in German memory politics. A shift in such thinking would naturally have consequences for both countries.

March 20, 2025 - Stefanie Eisenhuth

As a major military power, Ukraine has options

Much has been made in recent weeks of Ukraine’s reliance on US aid. In spite of this, the country maintains an enduring resolve to protect its independence at any cost. No matter what happens, Kyiv will continue its struggle regardless of actions in Washington.

March 18, 2025 - Kerel Dysler

Polish perspective on EU-South America trade deal

The Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the South American bloc MERCOSUR is a prologue to the creation of one of the world's largest markets. However, behind the large-scale economic prospects lie the fierce disputes characteristic of the EU, especially acute in Poland – a country that is traditionally one of the largest agricultural producers in the EU.

March 17, 2025 - Bohdan Myronenko

A Zeitenwende comes from Washington: how long-term trends shaped a new politics

America’s newfound reluctance to help its allies has caught Europe off guard. However, this development ultimately has a long history. If Ukraine is to continue its fight against Russian aggression, we must accept such realities and plan accordingly.

March 14, 2025 - Valerii Pekar

Roma helped defend Ukraine – now they must help rebuild it 

Minority communities in Ukraine continue to provide an invaluable contribution to the country’s defence. Among these groups is the Roma, who still suffer from discrimination and outdated stereotypes. The successful integration of this community into society will prove vital if Ukraine is to eventually win the peace.

March 13, 2025 - Neda Korunovska

Protests in Slovakia: reports from Bratislava

The recent actions of Slovak leader Robert Fico appear to fall in line with a general trend in western politics. Despite this, many Slovaks remain deeply opposed to the controversial leader. This feeling has taken the form of regular protests against the prime minister in Bratislava and other cities.

March 10, 2025 - Aleksej Tilman

“Don’t be afraid of victory”

The tone of the rally for Ukraine in Washington DC on February 22th was one of defiance and determination. However, recent comments made by President Donald Trump hung over the event.

March 7, 2025 - Daniel Jarosak

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