Dr. Dimitar Keranov is a Berlin-based political analyst from Bulgaria specializing in democracy, authoritarian influence, and post-communist transitions. His current research focuses on democratization and hybrid threats in Eastern Europe, with particular attention to Moldova, Bulgaria, and the (Western) Balkans. Fluent in over ten languages—including Russian, Croatian, Romanian, and German—he draws on multilingual sources and diverse regional perspectives to inform his work. He has published on Eastern European politics—including Bulgaria, Croatia, and North Macedonia—as well as on foreign interference and democratic resilience. He is committed to producing policy-relevant analysis that connects field expertise with strategic decision-making.

Think Tank School Policy Project: Foreign Powers and Moldova’s Struggle for Democratic Sovereignty