Author: Ilian Vassilev

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

What Bulgaria’s new prime minister, Rumen Radev, thinks about Ukraine matters very little to Ukraine itself. Kyiv’s survival does not

A few days ago, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was unequivocal: exemptions for Russian oil were ending. No more waivers.

When a leader begins to lose political ground and every polling indicator turns red, the temptation to compensate through manufactured