Language is an incendiary issue, especially in countries whose current iterations are relatively modern
U.S. Bulgaria Sanctions — a Warning Shot Across the EU’s Backyard
Until now, the U.S. had done little to combat the growing consolidation of power among corrupt oligarchs in EU nations
Bulgaria’s Stalemate May Yet Be Broken
However, the political waters are now muddier
Skull Signals a Warning for Bulgaria’s Borisov
The last two years were not easy for Boyko Borisov, Bulgaria’s long-serving prime minister.
From Sea to Shining Seas
An initiative to build Europe’s potential and shut out the autocrats
Military Mobility Project Appendix 3: Focşani Gate
Key Terrain in NATO’s Southeastern Region
Still time for the U.S. to Block Nord Stream’s Balkan Brother
Another Kremlin energy project that looks too good to be true
The Twin Authoritarian Challenge in the Western Balkans
Chinese and Russian disinformation efforts in the Western Balkans have achieved a dangerous synergy. The COVID crisis is only making their work easier.
Bulgaria’s Obstinate Arm-Twisting
At a meeting of EU leaders, Bulgaria today blocked the start of North Macedonia’s accession talks over an arcane dispute concerning language and history. It’s a bad decision that could have lasting consequences.
Balkan Grit
The Pandemic Has Hit South-Eastern Europe Hard but Opportunities Beckon