Author: Ilian Vassilev

Moscow’s shrinking diplomatic space What did Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov actually tell Bulgarian President Rumen Radev yesterday? On the

The Strategic Implications of the Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi Arabia Alliance The new defence agreement between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia marks an

How Bulgaria Turns Geopolitical Dependence into Business Risk These days, it became clear that new metro trains for Sofia will

Democratic Legitimacy, State Interest, and the Limits of Government Authority Few concepts in politics are invoked as frequently—and abused as

Political Maneuvers over the Future of Russian Gas in Europe At first glance, Bulgaria and Turkey appear to have achieved

As Ukrainian long-range strike capabilities expand, the hub at the heart of Russia’s gas system is emerging as one of

The Rupcha-Vetrino Pipeline Reduces – But Does Not Remove – the Main Bottleneck Limiting Bulgaria’s Transit Potential Many of the

The decision by Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev not to support the initiative for an international tribunal against Vladimir Putin

Many will likely argue that it is an exaggeration to draw a connection between Vladimir Putin’s proposal that the European

Energy, Influence, and Hybrid Strategy in a Narrowing Strategic Space A recently released propaganda video—produced with the involvement of structures