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Is Bulgaria’s Newly Elected Leader the next Orbán?

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By Venelin Ganev In the immediate aftermath of the April 19th general elections in Bulgaria, one question seems to be on every Western commentator’s mind: will Orbán be replaced by Rumen Radev? Orbán does not need an introduction. Rumen Radev … Continue reading

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Reclaiming COP: Lessons from Baku and the Arctic on Integrity, Inclusion, and Climate Action

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By Anastasija Mladenovska, Havighurst Junior Fellow The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan, laid bare the vulnerabilities of global climate governance. Themes of corruption, corporate capture, and the suppression of civil society … Continue reading

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The Death of Pan-Slavism

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By Ana Davis The age of Slavic brotherhood has come to an end. Someone should inform Moscow and Belgrade. It is June 2, 1848. Intellectuals from nearly every Slavic nation gather in Prague to discuss the future of their peoples … Continue reading

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Patriarch Kirill’s War

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By: Gretchen Allman Russian government officials, business leaders, economic elites, oligarchs, and friends and family of Vladimir Putin all have something in common: they are being punished for their connections to Putin and the war in Ukraine through sanctions placed … Continue reading

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Conformity and Victimization in Putin’s Russia

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By Ana Davis An unyielding belief in eternal Russian innocence and a predetermined submission to authority is fueling Putin’s war and causing the death of thousands of Ukrainians. “We have never invaded anyone; we have only ever defended our borders!” … Continue reading

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How Social Media Allowed the World to See the Ukrainian-Russian War

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By Rachel Mancuso In the twenty-first century, we have information at our fingertips. We can get the news with the click of a button and instantly voice our opinions to thousands of people. One may speculate as to whether or … Continue reading

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