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Post-election Kosovo plunges into the unknown as western allies wane

Kosovo’s recent election has brought up various questions regarding the country’s future. A search is now underway to determine how a majority can be formed in parliament, with the incumbent Albin Kurti likely to continue his leadership. At the same time, such developments could well have an impact on the nation’s relationship with western states.

February 20, 2025 - Alejandro Esteso Pérez

Why the GCC-hosted peace talks should concern Ukraine

Having profited hand over fist from Russia’s unprovoked aggression, it is in neither Saudi Arabia nor the United Arab Emirates’ interest to help administer a just and lasting negotiated settlement in Ukraine.

February 19, 2025 - Saahil Menon

Black Sea oil spill: political aspects of an environmental disaster

A recent oil spill involving two Russian tankers has highlighted the ongoing environmental issues facing the Black Sea. Naturally overshadowed by concerns about the front line in Ukraine, this episode calls attention to risks linked to maritime activity and geopolitical tensions in the region. A renewed effort at cooperation among local states will be necessary to address such challenges.

February 18, 2025 - Maroš Cuník

Same old: Lukashenka’s centrally planned economy is a burden for Belarus

Belarus is well known for its autocratic style of rule. This concept of governance has its roots in the Soviet system, which Minsk borrows heavily from in everyday administration. This approach interestingly extends to the country’s economy, which remains dominated by industry that is owned by the authoritarian state.

February 17, 2025 - Zuzanna Kalinowska

On narratives and fairytales: Serbia’s authoritarian leader’s playbook

The student protests that have shaken Serbian society in the wake of the Novi Sad disaster have so far led to only symbolic government changes. But the system itself remains intact and will not face a true reckoning without a direct confrontation with the political machinery built by President Vučić and his inner circle—a system sustained as much by repression as by a carefully crafted disinformation playbook.

February 13, 2025 - Leon Hartwell

Ukraine’s post-war recovery: financing, governance and reform strategies

While the war is still ongoing, it is essential to establish comprehensive mechanisms for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction. This will ultimately help ensure the country’s Euro-Atlantic integration in the future.

February 11, 2025 - Andrii Vdovychenko

The new international (dis)order

Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine represents a decisive failure of the rules-based international order. As the world drifts further towards the idea of might makes right, a rejuvenation of the rule of law is sorely needed. Without this, we will only see a repeat of past mistakes.

February 10, 2025 - Valerii Pekar

Lithuanian foreign policy: new position or new direction?

A change of government not only brings along new faces, but also novel solutions. Last year’s presidential and parliamentary elections in Lithuania showed the people’s will to transfer responsibility for foreign policy to President Gitanas Nausėda and his people. Does this mean a shift to another position or will it ensure the continuity of the country’s current direction?

February 7, 2025 - Paulius Gritėnas

Austria’s drift toward isolation: Kickl’s Russia ties and the risk of following Hungary’s lead in the war

Last year’s parliamentary elections in Austria led to the first-ever victory of the far-right Freedom Party. As its leader Herbert Kickl looks set to become chancellor, the party’s extensive ties to Russia are more relevant than ever.

February 6, 2025 - Viktoria Rybicki

Cultural trauma and European identity in Georgia and Armenia

Tbilisi and Yerevan’s attempts to move closer to bodies like the EU and NATO are by no means a modern phenomenon. Sharing a rich cultural heritage closely tied to the continent, both Georgia and Armenia have been forced to adapt to numerous outside attempts to sever this link to Europe.

February 4, 2025 - Kaha Baindurashvili

Navalny: a patriot and an imperialist

Alexei Navalny is still remembered best for his pro-democracy activities in Russia. Despite this, the activist also maintained a troubling loyalty to many aspects of Russian imperialism. A democratic future for the country will only be possible when such issues are confronted head on.

January 30, 2025 - Gabriele Kaminskaite

Serbian students in the fight against the authoritarian regime

Serbia is currently experiencing a wave of protests following the death of 15 people in Novi Sad. The collapse of a canopy at the city’s railway station has led students to take to the streets across the country to fight for a better future.

January 29, 2025 - Tatjana Đorđević

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