Ilian Vassilev, Author at Analyses & Alternatives

The Mirage of Total Deglobalization Donald Trump’s tariff offensive against the global economy may be the high-water mark of a

Radev The Hybrid President: Between Cynicism, Partisanship, and Moral Collapse

On April 3, 2025, Vladimir Putin, the self-proclaimed “grand strategist,” orchestrated a chillingly precise drone assault on civilian targets in

This vote of no confidence is far from a routine parliamentary maneuver—it weaves together multiple objectives where the interests of

Europe is still searching for the right strategy to counter Trump’s shock-and-awe tactics. The White House’s rapid and erratic policy

As the world enters a new geopolitical phase, one event stands out as particularly significant: the moment Donald Trump is

What unfolded at the White House last Friday was, without question, a meticulously orchestrated spectacle designed to serve its host’s

The Logic Behind a €10/MWh Entry Excise Tax on Russian Gas Bulgarians must be exhausted from hearing about their country’s

A Critical Week Ahead As we enter a pivotal week, with a potential meeting between Putin and Trump on the

As I have argued repeatedly, Europe’s weakness does not stem primarily from a lack of military strength—either current or projected—but

Breaking the Deep State: A Path to Total Control To expand his freedom of action and increase his chances of