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Ukraine as a Litmus Test: Germany Must Redefine Its Role in Europe and the World

US President Donald Trump’s policy of undermining multilateralism, redefining relations with Europe, and normalizing relations with Russia is an expression of a changing world order. Against this background, Germany must redefine its role in Europe and its policies toward Russia and Eastern Europe.

Dr. Stefan Meister

Combating Hybrid Threats: How Moldova Protected its Democracy

Anastasia Pociumban

Moldova has become a success story in defending democracy against hybrid threats. Its lesson: adapt faster than your adversaries.

President of the European Council Antonio Luis Santos da Costa meeting Prime Minister of Montenegro Milojko Spajic in the European Council in Brussels on 16th of december 2024.

Op-ed: This year will decide Montenegro's accession to the EU

Nikola Xaviereff

Amidst rising opposition from far-right parties, the country's bid will test how effective EU enlargement can be in the Western Balkans.

Ursula von der Leyen - Edi Rama meeting in Albania

Albania’s EU Accession Sprint

Balancing Momentum, Reform, and EU Scrutiny

Milan Nič

Nikola Xaviereff

Albania has emerged as one of the most rapidly advancing EU candidate countries, having opened all negotiation clusters and aiming to complete talks by 2027. Its progress is driven by strong geopolitical alignment, broad public support, and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s active engagement with EU leaders. Yet rapid advancement masks notable challenges.

Selenskyj, Starmer, Merz, Macron, Dezember 2025

Taking the Pulse: Should Europe Negotiate with Russia?

Dr. Stefan Meister

By negotiating directly with the Kremlin, the Trump administration has broken the taboo on diplomatic contacts with Russia. With Ukrainian and European security at stake, is it time for Brussels to open its own communication channel to Moscow?

SNSD members paid tribute to Charlie Kirk Some officials of the Republika Srpska

Republika Srpska Secession Stalls

Snap Elections and the US Policy Reshape Towards Bosnia

Nikola Xaviereff

The Republika Srpska presidency elections will entrench the status quo as Bosnia enters a post-Dodik phase with secession on hold. Yet unpredictable U.S. policymaking signals renewed turbulence for Bosnia and the wider region.

Act of sabotage on Polish railway_October 25

Is Russia’s Hybrid War on Europe Becoming Conventional?

Sławomir Sierakowski

From arson attacks on civilian targets to the recent bombing of a rail line between Warsaw and Ukraine, Russian provocations inside Poland are intensifying. By stoking anti-Ukrainian and anti-EU sentiment, the Kremlin hopes to empower the "useful idiots" of the Polish populist right.