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A murder in a Slovenian town exposes deep-rooted problems surrounding integration
Slovenia was shaken by a tragedy that took place in late October in the southern town of Novo Mesto, reopening the debate on the integration of the Roma minority (and others) into Slovenian society.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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The 2025 Estonian local elections will have ramifications for both the national government and parties future strategies. My analysis for @neweasterneurope.eu #baltic #skystorians #europe #polisky

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Estonia’s local election results turn the clock back to 2007
Estonia’s current political climate is now in a state of flux. While the traditionally largest parties face difficulties maintaining their positions, other groups are taking advantage of their newfoun...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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In early 2024, Ecuador tried to offload its ageing Russian arms stockpile to the United States, which intended to pass it on to Ukraine. Moscow responded with a trade war, partially banning Ecuadorian banana imports.
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Russia’s long game in Africa and Latin America
It began with bananas and Soviet-era weapons. In early 2024, Ecuador tried to offload its ageing Russian arms stockpile to the United States, which intended to pass it on to Ukraine. Moscow responded ...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Estonia’s local election results turn the clock back to 2007
Estonia’s current political climate is now in a state of flux. While the traditionally largest parties face difficulties maintaining their positions, other groups are taking advantage of their newfoun...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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From ghost towns to growing settlements: Armenia’s village life
From the quiet of Karaberd, an almost abandoned village where elders live, to the vibrant Karashamb, where young families bring energy and renewal, life in rural Armenia is abundant in its contrasts.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Underpowered: how energy limits Europe’s AI future
Europe’s quest for digital sovereignty may depend less on ethics or regulations than on the reliability of its power supply.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Civil society in Ukraine: a sled dog, not a watchdog
In order to truly understand Ukraine, and particularly in wartime, it is necessary to look at the role of the extensive civil society that has emerged since the country's independence.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Embargo on democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The resumption of the annual Western Balkans Summit offers an opening for change regarding the internal situation in Bosnia. Despite this, numerous
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November 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Disinformation in Lithuania’s political landscape
While Lithuania remains an enthusiastic member of western structures, fringe actors are encouraging doubt in this outlook. Often backed unofficially by the Kremlin, these forces aim to sow doubt regar...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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“Putin is the biggest child kidnapper in the world”
An interview with Oleksandra Matviichuk, chairwoman of the Center for Civil Liberties, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (2022). Interviewer: Andrii Kutsyk.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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“People here are so relaxed that they have no idea what’s coming”: life in Syunik, Armenia’s most disputed province
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“People here are so relaxed that they have no idea what’s coming”: life in Syunik, Armenia’s most disputed province
Among the ongoing deals to normalize Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, the recent Washington Summit between President Trump, Prime Minister Pashinyan and President Aliyev on August 8th has spotlighted the...
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October 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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My interview feature from June for @neweasterneurope.eu, on Damian Kocur's startling Under the Volcano:

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Damian Kocur: “I don't have the moral right to show the war as it is because I am not Ukrainian”
People continue to suffer on the front line of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. However, those more removed from the fighting also face great mental anguish. This is the reality that drives the Po...
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October 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Kremlin’s drone surge in 2025 and its hybrid threat to Ukraine and Europe
Recent incursions into Poland and Romania show that Russia is now expanding its drone operations beyond Ukraine. These realities must prompt action from Kyiv and its allies, who face being outgunned i...
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October 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Bringing a dark story to light - New Eastern Europe
“The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent” is a Croatian short film about the Štrpci massacre that took place in February 1993.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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For a new European realism - New Eastern Europe
Europe can achieve a great deal if it plays its cards right, advancing the main source of its appeal – its own flourishing.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Operation Matryoshka: Russia’s direct intrusion into Moldova’s parliamentary elections - New Eastern Europe
The election victory of Sandu's camp sets Moldova firmly on a European path despite an unprecedented Russian influence campaign.
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October 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Check out the latest issue of New Eastern Europe!

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Issue 5/2025: On shaky ground - New Eastern Europe
How NGOs in the region survive against the odds
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October 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Right now, about a third of Romania’s parliament is made up of politicians whose platform is based on slogans like “sovereignty first” and economic nationalism.

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Lessons from the Romanian experience in NATO and the EU - New Eastern Europe
An interview with Rufin Zamfir, a Romanian political scientist. Interviewer: Liliia Shutiak
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September 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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“The mission [is] to create a society like Turkmenistan, North Korea, so that the power is very safely and comfortably transmitted within [Aliyev’s] family.”

Full interview with Azerbaijani #humanrights defenders bit.ly/4ppEp40

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September 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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I was very glad of the opportunity to have a substantial conversation with @neweasterneurope.eu on the Trump deal with Armenia and Azerbaijan talkeasterneurope.eu/episodes/epi...
Episode 235: Behind the peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan
In this episode, Alexandra and Adam start off with some discussion on the news, including concerns over the upcoming Russia/Belarus Zapad 2025 militar...
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September 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Poland’s decision to shoot down Russian aerial assets was unprecedented for NATO’s eastern flank. Despite the limited scale of the provocation, the operation demonstrated that NATO interoperability remains at a high level.

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Consequences and complications of Russian drones in NATO airspace - New Eastern Europe
Poland;s decision to shoot down Russian aerial assets was unprecedented for NATO’s eastern flank. Despite the limited scale of the provocation, the operation demonstrated that NATO interoperability re...
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September 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Many Ukrainians who still hold out hope for a diplomatic settlement are nevertheless preparing for renewed waves of attacks this autumn, despite ongoing negotiations.

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There is no smell of peace here - New Eastern Europe
After nearly a month of pretending to pursue peace and diplomacy, Russia has launched a new wave of attacks on Ukrainian cities. For more than three weeks, the capital had been spared from massive str...
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September 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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After nearly a month of pretending to pursue peace and diplomacy, Russia has launched a new wave of attacks on Ukrainian cities
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There is no smell of peace here - New Eastern Europe
After nearly a month of pretending to pursue peace and diplomacy, Russia has launched a new wave of attacks on Ukrainian cities. For more than three weeks, the capital had been spared from massive str...
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September 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Episode 235: Behind the peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan
In this episode, Alexandra and Adam start off with some discussion on the news, including concerns over the upcoming Russia/Belarus Zapad 2025 militar...
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September 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM