Will Donald Trump Be Able to Stop the War in Ukraine?
An Attempt at Analysis Donald Trump’s promise to end the war in Ukraine has captured significant attention, particularly as he
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Author: Ilian Vassilev
Beyond Gas: Orbán’s Ambitions in Oil and Electricity Trading
Second of Two Articles – link to the first Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s energy strategy encompasses not only Hungary’s natural
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The Geopolitics of Russian Gas: Hungary’s Role in Securing Energy Transit to the EU
Introduction The axis of political leaders supporting Russian gas transit—Orbán, Vučić, Erdoğan, and Bulgarian politicians—poses a serious challenge to EU
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Kremlin’s Move Toward Full State Control of Oil and Gas Assets
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Putin’s administration has been constantly tightening control over the financial flows from the country’s
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Bulgaria’s elections at a crossroads – the shadow of the deep state
Bulgaria’s upcoming early elections are increasingly being framed as a referendum ‘for’ or ‘against’ political mogul Delyan Peevski. If Peevski
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Can’t pay, won’t pay!
Bulgargaz on the ropes Bulgarian state-owned gas trader Bulgargaz has recently missed a payment under its controversial LNG-focused 2022 contract
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Azeri gas: is Europe serious?
Everybody loves Azeri gas. And yet, Central, East, and Southeast European markets are flooded with Russian gas. Why? Because the
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Corridor of power
It’s designed by politicians to get alternatives to Russian pipeline gas into Central Europe, largely in the form of liquefied
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The anti-campaign has produced anti-results – autocracy is knocking at Bulgaria’s door
The election results give little reason for anyone, including GERB, to rejoice despite its victory. The reason is simple: in
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Bulgaria’s Energy Minister Malinov: A rising star with dubious plans
Vladimir Malinov, Bulgaria’s energy minister, is emerging as a key player in the government with ambitions far beyond those of
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