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Poles and Ukrainians to write a textbook with German support
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (1586+ words) If Poland and Ukraine fail to write a joint history textbook, there will be others who will take it upon themselves to do so. And they will not be those who support Polish-Ukrainian reconciliation. An interview with Marcin Wiatr. Interviewer:…...
Orb'n's Ukraine narrative "
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (122+ words) In late January a Russian drone damaged the Druzhba pipeline, through which Russian oil flows to Slovakia and Hungary. While after the attacks Ukraine admitted that reparations were (and still are) needed, Orb'n stated " based on a satellite image " that…...
The future of nuclear energy in Armenia: debate, risks and strategic choices around the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (1428+ words) Issues surrounding Armenia's only nuclear power plant are as much about politics as energy. With related infrastructure now in need of reform, the plant has become a central part of attempts by outside actors to gain influence in the South…...
The hunt for peace: unsuccessful attempts to mediate Ukrainian-Russian peace from 2022 to 2026
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (519+ words) April 2, 2026 - Kostiantyn Zadyraka Lesia Bidochko - Articles and Commentary The unagreed Istanbul communiqu" of 2022 The first meeting between Ukrainian and Russian delegations after the start of the full-scale invasion took place in Homyel, Belarus, on February 28th 2022. Subsequently, throughout March, negotiations were…...
Why expanding the Bucharest 9 format will not add more security to NATO's Eastern Flank
1+ week, 2+ day ago (142+ words) The Romanian-led Bucharest 9 format has signalled its intention to expand in order to include various Nordic states. While such claims clearly show ambition, it is important that the Romanian government does not neglect its role in its traditional backyard, the…...
The EU must balance ambition with caution while navigating the dynamic neighbourhood of the South Caucasus
1+ week, 3+ day ago (363+ words) Amid a renewed scramble for power in an Eastern neighbourhood increasingly defined by connectivity and energy routes, the EU is seeking a greater role. Yet an overly ambitious approach that overlooks the standards the Union has long championed could jeopardize…...
Beyond the presidency: why parliamentary democracies remain more adaptable
1+ week, 6+ day ago (518+ words) The rise of populism has put into stark contrast the experiences of both presidential and parliamentary forms of democracy. While the first has often allowed for existential challenges to the system, the second has proven remarkably resilient at weathering such…...
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2+ week, 2+ hour ago (17+ words) Building a "collective desire": the rise of Kamza tells the story of post-communist Albania'New Eastern Europe...
If we lose justice, we lose the future
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1711+ words) March 24, 2026 - Kateryna Rashevska The Human Rights House Foundation - Interviews HUMAN RIGHTS HOUSE FOUNDATION: How are you today? What is the temperature in Kyiv, and do you currently have heating at home? KATERYNA RASHEVSKA: Today [Feb 12th, 2026] it's around -4 C, which feels…...
A nation in arms: how Latvia is preparing for war to prevent it
2+ week, 3+ day ago (374+ words) Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, national security has been at the forefront of political debate in the Baltic states. Once occupied by the Soviet Union, Latvia seeks to involve every facet of society in its defence, amid fears…...