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February 8, 2024

Rethinking how to communicate EU enlargement in a year of multiple elections

Values-based communication will be needed to build a politically viable enlargement narrative that can withstand the test of populism and disinformation. The end goal should be that […]
January 30, 2024

In parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, autocracy and weak justice systems are enabling widespread corruption

Low scores on the latest Corruption Perceptions Index in many countries across Eastern Europe and Central Asia reflect systemic governance deficits and a lack of independent […]
January 13, 2024

A surgical strike on Russian passports could dampen enthusiasm for Putin’s ‘New World Order’

The collective West must close ranks to enforce a uniform travel ban and more stringent banking restrictions on Russia’s entire citizenry. Doing so will serve as […]
January 12, 2024

Central Asia and the South Caucasus are well set for relatively high levels of growth in 2024

Uncertainty surrounding the evolution of Russia’s war on Ukraine plays an important role in shaping the regional outlook, says the World Bank. Excluding these two economies, […]
January 1, 2024

Pivotal elections, Poland emboldened, potential stalemate in Ukraine: Emerging Europe in 2024

What does 2024 hold for the emerging Europe region? We’ve put together a handy primer.  While 2024 is unquestionably a year of immense potential for Central […]