Europe’s 2018 audiovisual directive required international streaming companies led by Netflix to expand local film production.
There can now be no doubt: Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has produced a durable “rally round the flag” effect. The rising tide of public sentiment, however, may be pushing the regime towards dangerous shoals.
Refusing entry to Russians may look like an appealing policy, but it could hurt the West’s friends and help its enemies.
The situation in Western and Central Ukraine has for now stabilized; a trip to Kyiv provides those interested in international affairs with a unique opportunity.
The Kremlin has blazed an extraordinary trail of self-destruction in its determination to extinguish Ukrainian statehood. Now it stands alone and unloved.
Chinese malign influence efforts in Latvia so far have been relatively passive, focused mostly on building local networks and probing investments opportunities
🇺🇸🇪🇺🇺🇦🇵🇱 I was asked by @TVPWorld_com about my thoughts on the concept of so-called “Ukraine fatigue” growing among global democracies.
My response:
"Refusing entry to Russians may look like an appealing policy, but it could hurt the West’s friends and help its enemies." @KirkseniyaSF https://cepa.org/visa-bans-help-our-russian-friends-punish-our-enemies/
Evaluating Chinese influence in the CEE is an important step in understanding the Chinese strategy and will work as a foundation for building resilience against China’s efforts to increase its political power in the region. @edwardlucas #CCPinCEE https://cepa.org/chinese-influence-in-central-and-eastern-europe/
