Southern Europe
Boyko Borisov’s power may be weakening ahead of elections.
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August 17, 2022
Chinese Influence in Romania
While there is no reason to think Chinese interest in Romania will wane, Romania is not prioritizing its relationship with China.
July 26, 2022
Rome Alone? Italy’s Mediterranean Defense Strategy
Despite the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Mediterranean region remains Italy’s main geostrategic focus for security and defense policy.
June 28, 2022
NATO — Back in the Black (Sea)?
NATO should finally assign strategic priority to the Black Sea region, and match its words with action.
June 27, 2022
Madrid Muddle
NATO needs to be serious. Nothing else matters
May 25, 2022
It’s Not Just Autocracies – Democracies Also Censor the Internet
While it’s no surprise to see China, Russia, and North Korea ranking low on internet freedom, a growing number of restrictions in democracies is worrying.
May 23, 2022
Russia’s Hunger Blockade
Russia is menacing the world with hunger and revolution, but the solutions are far from obvious.
May 11, 2022
Russia’s Eastern Mediterranean Partners Go Slow on War
NATO and the EU have an enticing opportunity to improve relations between the sometimes fractious states of the region.
April 5, 2022
10 Ways to Boost NATO’s Black Sea Defenses
The alliance’s response to the war in Ukraine must include a wider reset of its posture in the Black Sea.
March 16, 2022
La Activista: Spain Stands Up to Putin’s Russia
Great powers occupy the front row in the Ukraine war, but middle-sized democracies like Spain are also stepping up to oppose Putin’s Russia.