Russia illustrates how legal systems, when deprived of independence and accountability, can become potent instruments of authoritarian resilience. Since the early 2000s...
Opinion
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If the EU fails to sanction those responsible for dismantling democracy in Tbilisi, Brussels risks sending a dangerous message to its candidate countries: that...
The Western Balkans stands at a pivotal juncture. With continuing reforms and stronger private sector engagement, the region has an opportunity to forge a more...
For the first time in his long political career, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić faces a serious public challenge to his leadership. However, his staying power...
Romania has weathered a political storm, but it remains firmly anchored in the democratic and Western world. The cancellation of Romania’s presidential elections in...
It’s not just Ukraine. Kosovo should expect to face many new, daunting challenges during the next four years. A strong and visionary leader will be needed to...
Georgia may have decades ago broken free from the Soviet Union, but its struggle for true independence is far from over. For the 15 nations once trapped behind the Iron...
In an era of geopolitical challenges and unpredictability, energy security in Europe has turned an important corner. The world’s energy needs are always evolving, and...
Counterfeit and contraband tobacco products represent a bigger health hazard than regulated tobacco, while porous borders are a security risk for NATO’s eastern...
The unregulated infusion of UAE petrodollars could prove as corrosive and cancerous to Tbilisi’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations as Moscow’s ongoing hybrid warfare campaign...
With Donald Trump back in the White House, official talks with Vladimir Putin about ending the Ukraine war look likely. The best place to host those talks is in...
We often think of resilience as the ability to recover from shocks and return to the previous state of being. However, we know from nature that real resilience comes...
