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Ukraine’s post-war labour dilemma: Who will fill the jobs?

Discussions are beginning to grow with regards to the shape of Ukraine following the end of Russia’s current invasion. This is particularly true regarding the economy, as well as the labour force that will power reconstruction. While experts all agree on a need for new thinking, the future in this sphere remains uncertain.

February 23, 2026 - Stanislav Storozhenko

The return of Siarhei Tsikhanouski and what it means for the Belarusian democratic forces

The re-entry of Siarhei Tsikhanouski into the Belarusian political scene has revealed fault lines within the opposition movement. His symbolic role, carefully maintained by his wife Sviatlana and the broader opposition, has now collided with the structured, diplomatically-oriented political architecture built in his absence.

February 23, 2026 - Hanna Vasilevich

Punished for being abused: Belarusian controversy

Gradually but decisively, the European Union is folding Belarus into the same category as Russia. The toughest measures are coming from states that share a border with Belarus. How did a society once seen as a victim of Europe’s most brutal dictatorship come to be regarded as complicit in its crimes?

February 23, 2026 - Nasta Zakharevich

Macedonians seek justice to heal Kočani’s wounds

Every Saturday in Kočani, North Macedonia, looks the same since last year’s tragedy. Parents gather for a weekly march across the small town. It usually starts at the city park, continues to the police headquarters and ends in front of the local court – a reminder for the institutions to do their job. The marches continue, driven not by the promise of answers, but by the fear that those answers may never arrive.

February 23, 2026 - Jovan Gjorgovski

Bukhara delights with art, while the authorities count political dividends

The first Biennale in Bukhara attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors and became one of the most talked-about cultural events in Central Asia. However, behind the aesthetic spectacle and narrative of cultural dialogue lies the question of whether art in Uzbekistan is a space of freedom, or rather a carefully designed tool for building the image of an authoritarian state.

February 20, 2026 - Anna Gzubicka

Video chat with Russia: Where Ukrainian voices still break through unfiltered

War conditions in Russia have brought about a near total blackout on news from critical sources. One exception to this has been video chat sites online, which offer a rare outlet for Russians to hear voices from Ukraine and the wider world.

February 17, 2026 - Karolina Benedyk

“But Russians are resisting” – Meet Putin’s exiled opponents in Europe

In Europe there is a vast, diverse and fragmented galaxy of Russians who oppose Putin’s policies and the war in Ukraine. From Paris to Berlin, from Vienna to Munich, a panorama of those keeping Russian civil society alive.

February 16, 2026 - Francesca Barca

What the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity means for the South Caucasus – and for the people living there

There has recently been a lot of coverage regarding the potential opening of new trade routes between Armenia and Azerbaijan. While politicians continue to promote the possible mutual gain from such a shift, a feeling of uncertainty remains clear on the ground.

February 13, 2026 - Laura Luciani

In the waters of Salamis: on Russia’s kulturkampf in Romania

Romania remains a key target for Russian information operations that hope to undermine Europe. While these efforts resemble similar campaigns across the continent, a native strain of anti-western thought is also exploited and promoted as part of these attempts to sow division.

February 12, 2026 - Radu Cornea

For Armenia, peace dividends are finally starting to show up. In 2026, they need to keep coming

The slow process of rapprochement between Armenia and Azerbaijan is finally starting to result in real positive change. While growing trade links are a sign of things to come, it is still important that both sides move to finalize their new relationship to lock in such successes for the future.

February 10, 2026 - Nicholas Castillo

Russia’s imitation game

As Russian aggression against Ukraine continues, it is important to understand what constraints might exist regarding Moscow’s behaviour. While vested interests remain supportive of the war effort, the country’s economy remains a key weak point. Targeted efforts to take advantage of this reality could make all the difference in 2026.

February 9, 2026 - Valerii Pekar

Does the meeting between Zelenskyy and Tsikhanouskaya mark the beginning of a new approach towards Belarus?

Connections between Kyiv and the democratic forces of Belarus have for a long time remained mired in uncertainty. However, this could well change following a high-profile meeting in Lithuania, with the shared goals of both sides potentially resulting in greater cooperation in the future.

February 6, 2026 - Pavlo Rad

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