Opinion

September 27, 2024

Will the Kremlin allow Armenia to slip from its grasp?

Despite Western misperceptions, little has changed in the geopolitics of the South Caucasus. Armenia remains enmeshed with Russia and Azerbaijan remains outside Russia’s sphere of influence. […]
September 26, 2024

Harnessing Serbia’s potential to help power Europe’s energy transition

To achieve its energy transformation, Serbia requires continued and increased investment from more key players from around the world—across financial institutions and government and the private […]
September 24, 2024

Why Romania should be the logistics hub for Ukraine’s reconstruction

Romania’s politicians should not waste the opportunity to become a pivotal player in Ukraine’s reconstruction. In the context of the Ukrainian conflict, the international community is […]
September 18, 2024

Inventing the future, rather than retrofitting the past

The countries of emerging Europe are better placed than Western Europe to make the most of the automation technologies—including robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning—that are […]
September 10, 2024

Soft power and FDI inflows: Understanding the relationship

How can the countries of emerging Europe turn their perceived appeal into impact on the global stage?  Understanding the relationship between perceived investment attractiveness, the ability […]
September 7, 2024

The closure of Kosovo’s parallel institutions and its ramifications

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s consistent efforts to assert Kosovo’s sovereignty over the predominantly ethnic Serb municipalities do not bolster Kosovo’s independence. Instead, Kurti’s misplaced efforts […]
September 3, 2024

Suspending Georgia’s EU accession process hurts the Georgian people, not the government

The European Union must take steps which hold Georgia’s government accountable without undermining the European aspirations and faith of the Georgian people. In June, EU leaders […]