Making sense of Kadyrov’s political posturing
Kadyrov’s positioning of himself as a federal or even international leader, reflects his ambitions to play greater role in the future of Russia
Eastern Partnership
2 Mar
Russia’s strategy in the Middle East and its implications for the region
Has a hint of the old US-Russian rivalry returned?
18 Feb
The EU-Ukraine DCFTA: Strengthening Ukraine One Step at a Time
DCFTA is the most important element of Europe’s response to the crisis in Ukraine. Albeit technical in its layout, DCFTA is a very political act which alters EU’s neighbourhood and raises expectations and responsibilities on both sides.
18 Feb
Споразумението за свободна търговия между ЕС и Украйна: инструмент за поетапното укрепване на Украйна
Зоната за свободна търговия е най-значимият елемент от реакцията на ЕС към кризата в Украйна. Техническо по форма, споразумението всъщност е показателен политически акт, който цели промяна на средата в съседните на ЕС региони и създава както очаквания, така и отговорности и за двете страни.
22 Jan
Black Coffee Morning “Reformprozess in der Ukraine und Europas Ukrainemüdigkeit”
Ukraine needs Europe to implement its reform initiatives – A very lively Black Coffee Morning on Ukraine's future.
Georgia’s Gazprom mystery
Georgian energy minister's flirtation with Gazprom raises questions over transparency in Tblisi
16 Dec
Black Coffee Morning “Deutschlands Vorsitz der OSZE- 2016 in stürmischen Zeiten?”
Regarding Germany's upcoming Chairmanship of the OSCE, we discussed the role of the OSCE today and Germany's possible impact in 2016.
Three reasons why the West should not forget about Ukraine
Europe cannot afford to let New Ukraine die, and the élan of a people fighting to join Europe should be an inspiration to Europe’s old guard to build a New Europe too
10 Dec
The Russian military transformation and what does it mean for Europe?
The reforms initiated in response to the invasion of Georgia in 2008, have left Russia with a military that would make short work of any of its neighbours
10 Dec
Руската военна трансформация и какво означава тя за Европа
Реформите, стартирали в резултат на интервенцията в Грузия през 2008 г., направиха армията на Русия достатъчно силна, за да се справи с всеки един от съседите си.