They show the regime the red line, but also give it the opportunity to reduce repression
Gustav Gressel considers sanctions against Belarus an important instrument
Media mentions – Gustav Gressel
As long as Belarus does not cross the red lines, that is, as long as it adheres to the treaties on state union, economic and military cooperation, Russia will not intervene
Lukashenko is trying to construct an external threat in order to encourage Russia to take military action in his favor, suspects Gustav Gressel
If Moscow is sure that certain demands will also be met by a new government, it can be assumed that Moscow will have leadership figures replaced
Gustav Gressel being interviewed on the conflict after the presidential election in Belarus
Gustav Gressel is interviewed on the outcome of the election in Belarus
Moscow has managed leadership transitions in its dominions (Abkhazia, Armenia), so if they think it contributes to their interests, they will try to puppeteer the transition
Gustav Gressel on the protests in Belarus after the election
Gustav Gressel compares the EU’s policies in the Eastern Partnership countries with local needs and problems in the field of diplomacy and crisis resolution, media and information warfare, cybersecurity, intelligence and security-sector reform, military security and defence-industrial cooperation
If Europe is indeed ready and willing to become more geopolitical, and strategically autonomous, it is time to show that in its Eastern Partnership policy
Gustav Gressel and Nicu Popescu's piece on the EU's Eastern Partnership policy quoted by the Georgian Journal.
It is time for the EU to stop being afraid of its own shadow in security matters. Without dealing with such sensitive, and un-Brussels-like issues, the EU influence, effectiveness and strategic sovereignty ambitions will always hit glass ceiling.
The real test for EU power and its strategic sovereignty won’t be in masks, but on how the EU deals with external problems, not least in its neighbourhood, write Nicu Popescu and Gustav Gressel
Gustav Gressel explains the commemoration and celebration of Victory Day in Russia.
Gustav Gressel quoted on Turkey's capacity to receive refugees