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  • Moldovan ex-president’s arrest puts corruption and policy on trial

    Moldovan ex-president’s arrest puts corruption and policy on trial0

    • Former Soviet Union, Europe
    • June 26, 2022

    WHAT’S HAPPENING? On May 24, former Moldovan President Igor Dodon was detained and subsequently placed under house arrest on three

  • Germany’s Defense Policy Revolution

    Germany’s Defense Policy Revolution0

    • Europe
    • June 9, 2022

    The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused Germany to rethink its national defense strategy.

  • Pipeline on Pause: Nord Stream 2 in the Context of War

    Pipeline on Pause: Nord Stream 2 in the Context of War0

    • Europe
    • March 17, 2022

    The suspension of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline’s operations on the eve of the Ukraine invasion may not have the intended impact.

  • Autonomy or Unity: An EU Divide

    Autonomy or Unity: An EU Divide0

    • Europe
    • December 16, 2021

    Escalating disputes and conflicting visions between the EU and Hungary and Poland may result in a divisive future for EU politics and foreign policy.

  • Syria’s Return to the International Stage

    Syria’s Return to the International Stage0

    • Middle East, Europe
    • December 9, 2021

    As the Syrian civil war continues to de-escalate, European and Arab countries are beginning to normalize relations with the Assad regime while current US policy remains unchanged.

  • PM’s Ouster Could Prompt Rare Romanian Reshuffle

    PM’s Ouster Could Prompt Rare Romanian Reshuffle0

    • Europe
    • October 28, 2021

    Snap elections would be the first for Romania since independence and would likely benefit far-right political forces.

  • Corruption Controversy Could Spark Slovakian Reshuffle

    Corruption Controversy Could Spark Slovakian Reshuffle0

    • Europe
    • October 5, 2021

    MPs from Slovakia’s center-right Freedom and Solidarity party have called for the dismissal of Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka after his office halted several major corruption cases using a controversial legal provision.

  • Moldova’s New Government Aims Toward Europe and Reform

    Moldova’s New Government Aims Toward Europe and Reform0

    • Former Soviet Union, Europe
    • August 23, 2021

    President Maia Sandu and her allies in parliament plan changes that could shift Moldova’s geopolitical balance toward the West.

  • Maelstrom in Montenegro: a coalition in crisis

    Maelstrom in Montenegro: a coalition in crisis0

    • Former Soviet Union, Europe
    • July 19, 2021

    Divisions within the ruling bloc in Montenegro’s parliament could threaten the country’s EU bid.

  • The DUP’s changing leadership and the future of unionism

    The DUP’s changing leadership and the future of unionism0

    • Europe
    • May 10, 2021

    The DUP’s pact with the Conservatives, intended to reinforce their unionist position, has backfired.

  • Rift on depot blast blame: What’s next for Czechia?

    Rift on depot blast blame: What’s next for Czechia?0

    • Europe
    • May 7, 2021

    Diplomatic measures, contradictory stances and domestic divisions could harm Czechia’s external ties.

  • The outsized influence of Greenland’s elections

    The outsized influence of Greenland’s elections0

    • Europe
    • April 14, 2021

    The surprise victory of the independence-minded opposition will draw attention from Beijing and Washington.

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