Ilian Vassilev, Author at Analyses & Alternatives

Gas Disruptions, Geopolitics, and the Battle for Europe’s Supply

Following the cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, the gas battles waged by Russia have escalated into full force.

The quick resolution to the war in Ukraine promised by the U.S. president appears increasingly unlikely. Nor could anyone realistically

GERB has once again deployed its signature tactic—delegating negotiations to Borisov’s “sherpas” while he, like a “god in the heavens,”

The cancellation of the Ukrainian transit for Russian gas has created ripple effects yet to be fully understood. A critical

Key Events Orban’s Visit to Bulgaria Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent visit to Bulgaria was celebrated as a diplomatic

Background: Viktor Orbán and the Debate on Russian Gas Transit Through Bulgaria During his recent visit to Sofia, Hungarian Prime

Western politicians, from Angela Merkel to Barack Obama, who believed they could understand Vladimir Putin and engage with him, faced

Orbán Takes Over Lukoil’s Assets in Bulgaria? In late November, an investigation by Ukrainska Pravda featured on The Alternativata TV

Photo:BTA The recent hearing of Vladimir Malinov, Bulgaria’s caretaker Minister of Energy, regarding the expansion project of the Chiren Central

A Legacy of Incompetence and Corruption Bulgaria’s caretaker government is forging an unenviable legacy defined by mismanagement and corruption. By