Maša Ocvirk
@masaocvirk.bsky.social
Senior Policy Advisor KAS USA | Transatlantic Relations, Security & Defense, EU | from Slovenia, based in DC | views my own
Yet another renowned #institution being dismantled to the ground. This time the Wilson Center where I had the privilege to work for the past 2y. I couldn’t be prouder of the work me and my team did. #AI will never replace the impactful research and scholarship the Wilson Center is respected for.
Musk’s Task Force Begins Shutting Down Foreign Policy Research Center
Mark Green, a Republican who once worked under President Trump, stepped down as head of the Wilson Center after employees of Elon Musk’s team visited the think tank.
www.nytimes.com
April 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Yet another renowned #institution being dismantled to the ground. This time the Wilson Center where I had the privilege to work for the past 2y. I couldn’t be prouder of the work me and my team did. #AI will never replace the impactful research and scholarship the Wilson Center is respected for.
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Radmila Shekerinska’s NATO appointment gives the Western Balkans a stronger voice and offers the region a valuable opportunity to influence the alliance’s strategic direction from within, writes Bojan Stojkovski.
The Western Balkans’ Emerging Voice in NATO
Radmila Shekerinska offers North Macedonia a chance to shape NATO’s strategic direction from within.
foreignpolicy.com
March 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Radmila Shekerinska’s NATO appointment gives the Western Balkans a stronger voice and offers the region a valuable opportunity to influence the alliance’s strategic direction from within, writes Bojan Stojkovski.
Slovenian journalists were denied entry into #Serbia due to “security concerns” ahead of massive rallies today. This only showcases the power this movement has and the desperate cling to power by Vučić’s government.
Naši ekipi zavrnili vstop v Srbijo | 24ur.com
Pred velikim sobotnim protestom v Beogradu se razmere v Srbiji, pa tudi na srbski meji, zaostrujejo. Medtem ko se proti Beogradu zgrinjajo kolone študentov in drugih protestnikov, v Srbijo poskuša vst...
www.24ur.com
March 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Slovenian journalists were denied entry into #Serbia due to “security concerns” ahead of massive rallies today. This only showcases the power this movement has and the desperate cling to power by Vučić’s government.
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The first 100 days of the new @ec.europa.eu have been dominated by security and defense. @masaocvirk.bsky.social & @jasoncmoyer.com analyze the #ReArm Europe Plan, the Commission’s initiative to significantly boost defense spending of #EU members. Full article ⤵️
Security and Defense Dominate the First 100 Days of the New European Commission
www.wilsoncenter.org
March 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The first 100 days of the new @ec.europa.eu have been dominated by security and defense. @masaocvirk.bsky.social & @jasoncmoyer.com analyze the #ReArm Europe Plan, the Commission’s initiative to significantly boost defense spending of #EU members. Full article ⤵️
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NEW ARTICLE | Security and Defense Dominate the First 100 Days of the New European Commission
Read the latest from yours truly and @masaocvirk.bsky.social for @wilsoncenter.org
www.wilsoncenter.org/article/secu...
#eu #Security #Defense #europeanunion #csdp
Read the latest from yours truly and @masaocvirk.bsky.social for @wilsoncenter.org
www.wilsoncenter.org/article/secu...
#eu #Security #Defense #europeanunion #csdp
Security and Defense Dominate the First 100 Days of the New European Commission
www.wilsoncenter.org
March 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
NEW ARTICLE | Security and Defense Dominate the First 100 Days of the New European Commission
Read the latest from yours truly and @masaocvirk.bsky.social for @wilsoncenter.org
www.wilsoncenter.org/article/secu...
#eu #Security #Defense #europeanunion #csdp
Read the latest from yours truly and @masaocvirk.bsky.social for @wilsoncenter.org
www.wilsoncenter.org/article/secu...
#eu #Security #Defense #europeanunion #csdp
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Ukraine is Europe!
We stand by Ukraine.
We will step up our support to Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back the agressor.
Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge.
We stand by Ukraine.
We will step up our support to Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back the agressor.
Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge.
February 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Ukraine is Europe!
We stand by Ukraine.
We will step up our support to Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back the agressor.
Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge.
We stand by Ukraine.
We will step up our support to Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back the agressor.
Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge.
“There’s a long line of countries out the EU’s door wanting to work with us, because we are a reliable partner”. @kajakallas.bsky.social finding the silver lining to the current #transatlantic rift.
February 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
“There’s a long line of countries out the EU’s door wanting to work with us, because we are a reliable partner”. @kajakallas.bsky.social finding the silver lining to the current #transatlantic rift.
Great article on the role of #AfD. It’s impact on the political discourse is already there. With being the largest opposition party it will now also try to steer #German policies further to the right. More ⤵️
OUT NOW | The far-right #AfD party came in second in Sunday's German snap #election. Read Lena Schorlemer's analysis for @wilsoncenter.org on how this is reshaping Germany’s political landscape. Full article⤵️
Germany’s Far-right AfD Doubles Vote Share and Reshapes Germany’s Political Landscape
www.wilsoncenter.org
February 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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OUT NOW | The far-right #AfD party came in second in Sunday's German snap #election. Read Lena Schorlemer's analysis for @wilsoncenter.org on how this is reshaping Germany’s political landscape. Full article⤵️
Germany’s Far-right AfD Doubles Vote Share and Reshapes Germany’s Political Landscape
www.wilsoncenter.org
February 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
OUT NOW | The far-right #AfD party came in second in Sunday's German snap #election. Read Lena Schorlemer's analysis for @wilsoncenter.org on how this is reshaping Germany’s political landscape. Full article⤵️
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Europe and NATO are facing an existential crisis as the Trump administration aims a wrecking ball at trans-Atlantic relations. Read FP’s Situation Report:
What It Means for Europe to Go It Alone
Europe and NATO are facing an existential crisis as the Trump administration aims a wrecking ball at trans-Atlantic relations.
foreignpolicy.com
February 23, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Europe and NATO are facing an existential crisis as the Trump administration aims a wrecking ball at trans-Atlantic relations. Read FP’s Situation Report:
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ICYMI | After the parliamentary elections in #Kosovo, current PM
Albin Kurti now faces coalition politics. Visar Xhambazi writes about the challenges the new government will face as it seeks to to rebuild ties with the #EU and the #US. Full article ⤵️
Albin Kurti now faces coalition politics. Visar Xhambazi writes about the challenges the new government will face as it seeks to to rebuild ties with the #EU and the #US. Full article ⤵️
Kosovo’s Incoming Government Faces an Uphill Battle to Secure US and EU Support
www.wilsoncenter.org
February 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Great point from former 🇫🇮 PM Sanna Marin for @economist.com The meetings in #Paris unfortunately show a different picture.
Now is the time for Europe to show strength, not division, argues Sanna Marin
Finland’s former leader makes the case for stumping up tens of billions more for Ukraine
www.economist.com
February 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Great point from former 🇫🇮 PM Sanna Marin for @economist.com The meetings in #Paris unfortunately show a different picture.
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🇩🇪🗳️ Germany heads to the polls on Feb 23 so GPPi experts have curated a list of pre-election must-reads (& watches, listens) 🔗 gppi.net/2025/02/17/g...
With recommendations from: @tbenner.bsky.social, @bressansar.bsky.social, Gelila Enbaye, @jhensing.bsky.social, Karla Kröner & @jlehmann.bsky.social
With recommendations from: @tbenner.bsky.social, @bressansar.bsky.social, Gelila Enbaye, @jhensing.bsky.social, Karla Kröner & @jlehmann.bsky.social
Germany Votes: Recommended Reading for the 2025 Election
A curated a selection of reading, listening & viewing recommendations to help you grapple with some of the issues at stake in Germany's 2025 election.
gppi.net
February 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
🇩🇪🗳️ Germany heads to the polls on Feb 23 so GPPi experts have curated a list of pre-election must-reads (& watches, listens) 🔗 gppi.net/2025/02/17/g...
With recommendations from: @tbenner.bsky.social, @bressansar.bsky.social, Gelila Enbaye, @jhensing.bsky.social, Karla Kröner & @jlehmann.bsky.social
With recommendations from: @tbenner.bsky.social, @bressansar.bsky.social, Gelila Enbaye, @jhensing.bsky.social, Karla Kröner & @jlehmann.bsky.social
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February 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Seit Wochen und Tagen schreiben Studierende mit ihren Protesten in #Serbien Geschichte, heute in Novi Sad und vielen weiteren Städten Serbiens.
Angst vor dem Regime weicht. Hoffnung ist zurückgekehrt nach Serbien.
Angst vor dem Regime weicht. Hoffnung ist zurückgekehrt nach Serbien.
February 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Seit Wochen und Tagen schreiben Studierende mit ihren Protesten in #Serbien Geschichte, heute in Novi Sad und vielen weiteren Städten Serbiens.
Angst vor dem Regime weicht. Hoffnung ist zurückgekehrt nach Serbien.
Angst vor dem Regime weicht. Hoffnung ist zurückgekehrt nach Serbien.
“We need to bring down Europe from the magic mountain”- @morawieckimateusz.bsky.social In his vision of Europe the Green Deal seems to a thing of the past, a narrative we hear more and more from Brussels as well.
February 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
“We need to bring down Europe from the magic mountain”- @morawieckimateusz.bsky.social In his vision of Europe the Green Deal seems to a thing of the past, a narrative we hear more and more from Brussels as well.
"If protesters are not waving European flags, it is because the EU is seen as an ally of the government." This should be a sobering realization for the #EU. Public support is crucial for the success of enlargement.
EU silent as protests in Serbia gain momentum
EU silent as protests in Serbia gain momentum
While von Ursula von der Leyen has not hesitated to express support for “the Georgian people fighting for democracy", she has remained remarkably quiet about the uprising in Serbia.
The post EU silent as protests in Serbia gain momentum appeared first…
dlvr.it
February 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
"If protesters are not waving European flags, it is because the EU is seen as an ally of the government." This should be a sobering realization for the #EU. Public support is crucial for the success of enlargement.
At the @harvardkennedy.bsky.social conference panel on #transatlantic relations, Benjamin Hadad, French Minister for Europe, acknowledged that a successful rebalance of this relationship depends on #Europe taking on more of the defense burden.
January 31, 2025 at 11:10 PM
At the @harvardkennedy.bsky.social conference panel on #transatlantic relations, Benjamin Hadad, French Minister for Europe, acknowledged that a successful rebalance of this relationship depends on #Europe taking on more of the defense burden.
Sec. Rubio stating “We want NATO – we want a NATO in which we have strong and capable Allies.”
Europe has been looking for such reassurance, now it needs to deliver.
Europe has been looking for such reassurance, now it needs to deliver.
Secretary Marco Rubio with Megyn Kelly of The Megyn Kelly Show - United States Department of State
QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you so much for doing this. SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you. It still feels weird to hear that, but thank you. QUESTION: It does, right? So you’re a week in now? SECR...
www.state.gov
January 31, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Sec. Rubio stating “We want NATO – we want a NATO in which we have strong and capable Allies.”
Europe has been looking for such reassurance, now it needs to deliver.
Europe has been looking for such reassurance, now it needs to deliver.
Loud calls in #Davos for Europe to invest more in defense. Join me for a discussion with an excellent panel on the EU’s plans to build up its #defense and what they mean for the future of the #transatlantic alliance. RSVP ⤵️
NEW EVENT | "Security in Focus: Poland’s EU Presidency and the Transatlantic Alliance in 2025"
🗓️Monday, February 3
🕑2:00–3:15pm
📍 In-person & online
Join us for a discussion, organized in cooperation with
the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM). RSVP⤵️
🗓️Monday, February 3
🕑2:00–3:15pm
📍 In-person & online
Join us for a discussion, organized in cooperation with
the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM). RSVP⤵️
Security in Focus: Poland’s EU Presidency and the Transatlantic Alliance in 2025
www.wilsoncenter.org
January 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Loud calls in #Davos for Europe to invest more in defense. Join me for a discussion with an excellent panel on the EU’s plans to build up its #defense and what they mean for the future of the #transatlantic alliance. RSVP ⤵️
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FELLOWSHIPS for Scholars at Risk
Applications until 20.01.2025 at 23:59 (CET). #SAFE offers 60 fully-funded fellowships (up to 24 months) for doctoral & postdoctoral researchers of non-EU nationality.
Read the call carefully, contact potential supervisor in your academic field.
saferesearchers.eu
Applications until 20.01.2025 at 23:59 (CET). #SAFE offers 60 fully-funded fellowships (up to 24 months) for doctoral & postdoctoral researchers of non-EU nationality.
Read the call carefully, contact potential supervisor in your academic field.
saferesearchers.eu
SAFE - Supporting
At-risk researchers
with Fellowships in Europe
As a pilot fellowship scheme, the SAFE project offers 60 fully-funded fellowships (up to 24 months) for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers of any non-EU nationality to work at a research institutio...
saferesearchers.eu
December 1, 2024 at 9:18 PM
FELLOWSHIPS for Scholars at Risk
Applications until 20.01.2025 at 23:59 (CET). #SAFE offers 60 fully-funded fellowships (up to 24 months) for doctoral & postdoctoral researchers of non-EU nationality.
Read the call carefully, contact potential supervisor in your academic field.
saferesearchers.eu
Applications until 20.01.2025 at 23:59 (CET). #SAFE offers 60 fully-funded fellowships (up to 24 months) for doctoral & postdoctoral researchers of non-EU nationality.
Read the call carefully, contact potential supervisor in your academic field.
saferesearchers.eu
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🇨🇳 China’s engagement in the Western Balkans has multiple impacts for the region’s countries.
GMF Fellow Arta Haxhixhemajli argues that these countries are being positioned as pawns for Beijing as it pursues technological supremacy. www.gmfus.org/news/western...
GMF Fellow Arta Haxhixhemajli argues that these countries are being positioned as pawns for Beijing as it pursues technological supremacy. www.gmfus.org/news/western...
The Western Balkans and China’s Digital Silk Road: Keen Strategic Cooperation or Cautious Limited Engagement
www.gmfus.org
January 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🇨🇳 China’s engagement in the Western Balkans has multiple impacts for the region’s countries.
GMF Fellow Arta Haxhixhemajli argues that these countries are being positioned as pawns for Beijing as it pursues technological supremacy. www.gmfus.org/news/western...
GMF Fellow Arta Haxhixhemajli argues that these countries are being positioned as pawns for Beijing as it pursues technological supremacy. www.gmfus.org/news/western...
Continuing with my @wilsoncenter.org series on EU Council Presidencies. This time analyzing the challenges and ambitions of #Poland as it takes over steering the #EU agenda. Read the full article here ⤵️
Poland's EU Presidency: It’s all about Security
www.wilsoncenter.org
January 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Continuing with my @wilsoncenter.org series on EU Council Presidencies. This time analyzing the challenges and ambitions of #Poland as it takes over steering the #EU agenda. Read the full article here ⤵️
It truly was a whirlwind of a year and couldn’t be prouder of the work our team did! Check it out ⤵️
As 2024 draws to a close, we would like to thank you for supporting our work. Throughout the year we provided timely, non-partisan, and scholarship-driven analysis on #Europe and the #transatlantic relationship. Here is our 2024 #YearInReview ⤵️
Thank you for supporting our work!
As 2024 draws to a close, the Global Europe Program would like to express our sincere gratitude for your support of our work. Throughout the year we provided timely, non-partisan, and scholarship-driv...
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December 20, 2024 at 5:38 PM
It truly was a whirlwind of a year and couldn’t be prouder of the work our team did! Check it out ⤵️