Gesture politics: Sofia’s reborn Atlanticists
Part 2: Of nukes and jets In the first part of this two-part article, we explored the new-found “Atlanticism” of
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Bulgaria
Gesture politics: Sofia’s reborn Atlanticists
Part 1: Due diligence There’s never a dull – and rarely a less-than-surreal – moment in Bulgarian politics. After a
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Bulgaria’s Schizophrenic Energy and Defence Policy
Alternatives & Analyses has, on frequent occasions, criticised Bulgarian President Rumen Radev for his pro-Russian activities. And it would be
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The Solidarity Ring project: Part 2
Should the US and EU allow this hybrid operation to enable Gazprom sales, billions of dollars will continue to fuel the Kremlin war machine.
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A new Comintern – and a new Vasil Kolarov?
Russia has unveiled a new weapon to be used in its propaganda and hybrid warfare efforts: the International Russophile Movement.
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Rumen Radev looks east—Part 1: Of history, track records and nuclear fuel
As Vladimir Putin’s Russia loses ground in Ukraine and is ever more isolated internationally, Bulgaria’s president Rumen Radev is curiously
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How Pro-Russian Bulgarians Really Are?
It’s repeatedly been noted that the rationality behind Bulgarian political players’ moves is incomprehensible to the outside observer. This quick guide tries to address the main sources of confusion, by addressing the key questions and highlighting the Bulgarian specifics.
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