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Three dangerous illusions about ending the war in Ukraine The western misjudgment about ending the war in Ukraine stems from projecting its desires onto Russia’s reality, rather than adapting its own assumptions and capabilities to meet the evolving threat. ...

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When elections are managed: what Georgia and Hungary’s campaigns have in common Ongoing electoral issues in both Georgia and Hungary display many clear sensibilities. While the mechanics affecting votes remain an important issue, it is necessary to highlight the varied means of c...

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From support to strategy: Europe’s unfinished role in Ukraine Europe has provided unprecedented support to Ukraine since 2022. Yet as the war enters a prolonged phase, the absence of a coordinated long-term framework risks turning this effort into a reactive and...

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The future of Slovenia’s new government coalition remains uncertain The recent election in Slovenia has created as many questions as answers to the future of the country’s politics. While a close race will mean a coalition government is necessary, a foreign interferen...

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A skipped century – notes on premature predictions Many experts believe that the rise of countries like China are inevitable and must come at the expense of the power of the West. Despite this, history is full of similar predictions that did not turn ...

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Occupation through education: how Russia took over Ukrainian schools Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian territories is usually described in the language of war: front lines, trenches, drones, artillery. But another battle unfolds inside institutions and especially school...

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Poles and Ukrainians to write a textbook with German support "If Poland and Ukraine fail to write a joint history textbook, there will be others who will take it upon themselves to do so. And they will not be those who support Polish-Ukrainian reconciliation". ...

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Orbán’s Ukraine narrative In late January a Russian drone damaged the Druzhba pipeline, through which Russian oil flows to Slovakia and Hungary. While after the attacks Ukraine admitted that reparations were (and still are) ne...

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The future of nuclear energy in Armenia: debate, risks and strategic choices around the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant Issues surrounding Armenia’s only nuclear power plant are as much about politics as energy. With related infrastructure now in need of reform, the plant has become a central part of attempts by outsid...

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The hunt for peace: unsuccessful attempts to mediate Ukrainian-Russian peace from 2022 to 2026 Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there have been numerous attempts to draft plans for halting hostilities and achieving a peaceful settlement. These range from negotiati...

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Why expanding the Bucharest 9 format will not add more security to NATO’s Eastern Flank The Romanian-led Bucharest 9 format has signalled its intention to expand in order to include various Nordic states. While such claims clearly show ambition, it is important that the Romanian governme...

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The EU must balance ambition with caution while navigating the dynamic neighbourhood of the South Caucasus Amid a renewed scramble for power in an Eastern Neighbourhood increasingly defined by connectivity and energy routes, the EU is seeking a greater role. Yet an overly ambitious approach that overlooks ...

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Building a "collective desire": the rise of Kamza tells the story of post-communist Albania Seven kilometres from the Albanian capital, Kamza has been the site of exponential urban development since the fall of the communist regime in the early 1990s, when it became a destination of choice f...

Kamza has seen an exponential urban development since the fall of communist regime, when it became a destination for internal Albanian migration. Built by its inhabitants, the city now faces –and attempts to resist– intense pressure from politicians and the construction sector
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Beyond the presidency: why parliamentary democracies remain more adaptable The rise of populism has put into stark contrast the experiences of both presidential and parliamentary forms of democracy. While the first has often allowed for existential challenges to the system, ...

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Epstein Files: Inside the Slovakia Connection | Karin Kőváry Sólymos YouTube video by Talk Eastern Europe

This week's Talk Eastern Europe deep dive brings us the investigation into Miroslav Lajčák's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. We were lucky to have Karin Kőváry Sólymos join us for the conversation.

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“If we lose justice, we lose the future” As Ukraine approaches a fifth year of Russia’s full-scale war, Ukrainian human rights lawyer Kateryna Rashevska reflects on working through blackouts, documenting war crimes, and why justice - not j...

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A nation in arms: how Latvia is preparing for war to prevent it Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, national security has been at the forefront of political debate in the Baltic states. Once occupied by the Soviet Union, Latvia seeks to involve every fa...

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Our weekly news roundup is now out on YouTube - check out Talk Eastern Europe!

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How much fascism is there in Putin’s regime? A review of Russia and Modern Fascism: New Perspectives on the Kremlin’s War Against Ukraine. Edited by Ian Garner and Taras Kuzio.

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The Trump syndrome and the Maia Sandu antidote: lessons for Europe’s small states and middle powers from Moldova’s international leadership As the global order is reshaped by strongman tendencies in both East and West, smaller states must learn to adapt to protect both their position and values. One clear example of this comes from Moldov...

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“I’m proud to have been born Ukrainian”: a review of Dimko Zhluktenko’s Ordinary Guy at War Many memoirs concerning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine understandably focus on the battlefield. However, a lot of fundraising has gone into helping those on the front line. Dimko Zhluktenko’s new book o...

Thank you to @neweasterneurope.eu for publishing my review of @dim0kq.bsky.social's book ORDINARY GUY AT WAR: neweasterneurope.eu/2026/03/17/i.... Please read this important book!

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“I’m proud to have been born Ukrainian”: a review of Dimko Zhluktenko’s Ordinary Guy at War Many memoirs concerning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine understandably focus on the battlefield. However, a lot of fundraising has gone into helping those on the front line. Dimko Zhluktenko’s new book o...

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Iran’s transition and the South Azerbaijani question The current war in Iran is opening up questions regarding the various peoples that live in the country. One of the largest minorities present are South Azerbaijanis, who have a long history of attempt...

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Attrition is not defeat: why Ukraine is not “losing” the war Numerous commentators continue to believe that some sort of Ukrainian defeat is inevitable. This is largely the result of calculations that privilege Russia as the larger side in its invasion. Despite...

So glad we had Joshua Kroeker rebuke a recent @foreignaffairs.com article titled "Ukraine is losing the war". Joshua's perspective shows otherwise via @neweasterneurope.eu

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Attrition is not defeat: why Ukraine is not “losing” the war Numerous commentators continue to believe that some sort of Ukrainian defeat is inevitable. This is largely the result of calculations that privilege Russia as the larger side in its invasion. Despite...

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Bulgaria at the rule of law crossroads: can Rumen Radev become the much-needed game changer? The ongoing saga relating to corruption in Bulgaria has taken a new turn with the resignation of President Rumen Radev. The long-term critic of the political establishment has now decided to enter par...

#Bulgaria has headed for yet another snap parliamentary election. Some thoughts on how we got here and what the stakes for the #RuleOflaw are for @neweasterneurope.eu:

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Trump’s dealmaking will not work with Putin. A ceasefire must come first A year of shuttle diplomacy by the Trump administration has brought no breakthrough in achieving peace in Ukraine.

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Empty towers: inside Tirana’s mad construction boom The Albanian capital is undergoing (and suffering) extremely rapid urban transformation, involving major players in contemporary architecture. Against all reason, prices have skyrocketed, while most o...

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Bulgaria at the rule of law crossroads: can Rumen Radev become the much-needed game changer? The ongoing saga relating to corruption in Bulgaria has taken a new turn with the resignation of President Rumen Radev. The long-term critic of the political establishment has now decided to enter par...

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“In conditions of intensifying systemic rivalry, it is no longer sufficient to invoke past narratives about the universality of values.” Interview with Professor Agata Włodkowska of Vistula University. Interviewer: Ignacy Grzelak.

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