Passage of the foreign agents law has triggered large protests in Georgia calling for a European future for the country.
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Adam and Nina discuss the recent shooting of Slovak’s Prime Minister - Robert Fico.
Later, they move to the South Caucasus and talk about the protests in Armenia and Georgia. They close with an update about Ukraine and positive news from the Czech Republic.
For the main interview, Nina is joined by Dr. Marat Ilyasov, a visiting Scholar at the Global Academy of George Washington University to discuss the recent developments in Chechnya including the possible scenarios of Ramzan Kadyrov’s succession.
Our Patrons can also listen to bonus content where Marat discusses what the experience with two Chechen wars could suggest for the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Moldova's information and security service blocked over 20 Russian media websites in the country. While not shocking, this is certainly a bold move.
Tap the link in bio and find out more in the latest Talk Eastern Europe episode!
#Slovak parliamentary #elections are scheduled to be held on 30 September 2023, and there is a lot at stake. How might a #Fico victory affect #Slovakia's stance on #Russia and Ukraine? What are the concerns regarding Slovakia potentially aligning more with #Hungary after the elections?
Listen and follow Talk Eastern Europe podcast to hear more about the upcoming elections and stay tuned for this week's episode.
To learn more about the elections in Slovakia, read the article by Michaela Terenzani in our latest issue 'The Western Balkans. A Bridge From Europe to Europe?'
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Of the nine schools in Izium only two had not been damaged or totally destroyed over the last year and a half. Some buildings had been hit by Russian forces on the days before they occupied the town. Some of the schools, such as Lyceum No. 2, had been hit by Ukrainian strikes during the Russian occupation of the town. The Russian troops and the Russian field hospital had been stationed there and the school subsequently became a target for an attack.
Tap the link in bio and read the article by Kateryna Pryshchepa in our latest issue 'The Western Balkans. A Bridge from Europe to Europe?'
Ukraine, once possessing a substantial nuclear arsenal as a part of the Soviet Union, voluntarily surrendered its nuclear weapons in 1991 due to economic considerations. This move, accompanied by its adherence to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, marked a pivotal moment in global disarmament.
Despite the Budapest Memomrandum, which facilitated the security guarantees for the country, Russia started an unprovoked war against Ukraine. Russia continues to issue nuclear threats, which has become a powerful instrument, to which Ukraine cannot respond. But what if Ukraine becomes a nuclear state?
To find out tap the link in bio and read the article by Davit Totadze on our website.
#RussianInvsaion #NuclearProliferation #ukraine
Betting big on #MiddleEastern #dictatorships will not end well for #Putin. Russia is making common cause with #Iran and its #PersianGulf neighbours in a bid to kickstart the much touted “new world order”, albeit at the risk of becoming entirely beholden to West Asia’s main players.
Tap the link in bio to find out more in the article by Saahil Menon on our website.
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#geopolitics #Russia #MiddleEast
There continues to be much debate about the prospect of a #stalemate scenario in #Ukraine. While such a situation may seemingly decrease uncertainty on a short-term basis, this does not take away #Putin’s ability to cause further trouble down the road.
If you want to hear how the western political elite can move from uncertainty to certainty in the Russian war, tap the link in our bio and read the article by Dmytro Zolotukhin & Valerii Pekar on our website.
#Ukraine #ukrainewar #VladimirPutin
While Ukraine continues to occupy a regular spot in news reporting, western outlets and politicians still overlook the main reason for the war. In order to make sure such a conflict cannot happen again in the future, we must understand the deep-rooted societal norms that allowed Russia to invade in the first place. Why it is not just Putin’s war in Ukraine and what is the collective responsibility of Russians?
If you want to hear more about why this misleading representation points to the leadership’s personal culpability, click the link in bio and read the article by Lesia Ogryzko on our website.
#ukrainewar #VladimirPutin
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Astrakhan Oblast is an ethnically diverse federal subject of Russia located at the crossroads of #EasternEurope, #CentralAsia and the #NorthCaucasus. The region’s previously marginal pro-independence movements have been gaining popularity since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. What is the probability of intergroup violence in the Lower Volga area and how do members of Russia-wide opposition groups react to this challenge?
#Astrakhan’s ethnic minority population is highly heterogeneous. The largest groups besides Russians are Kazakhs, Tatars, Nogais, Chechens, Azeris, and Kalmyks. Minorities from Astrakhan Oblast have been disproportionately recruited to the war in Ukraine, leading to discontent in the region.
Read more about Russia’s least Russian oblast in the article by Dor Shabashewitz on our website by clicking the link in bio.
#Russia #Separatism #EthnicMinorities
Europe is currently faced with a dilemma in its #EnergyPolicy. While sanctions against Moscow have ended supplies from Russia, the EU and many member states are transitioning to more #GreenEnergy sources. Given the current uncertainty facing the continent, a stronger #EnergyPartnership with Kyiv may be just the remedy. Want to hear more?
Read the article by Jozef Hrabina on our website.
Link in bio.
#energysecurity #sustainableenergy #ukraine #EuropeanUnion
Photo collection of the Women Reporter Academy’s Krakow workshops 📸✨
As the Krakow workshops are just over, and now we are preparing for the next one: Wroclaw workshops for the Ukrainian journalists.🇺🇦
Our next destination is @kolegium_europy_wschodniej & @zamek_na_wodzie📍🌞
Follow us to be informed about our next journey.🌻
📢 Join us for tomorrow's #event organized in cooperation with Eurozine and Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Warszawa.
🌍In recent years, #illiberalism has emerged as a significant force in #Europe, challenging the very foundations of democratic principles and institutions. 🗣️Our panel of esteemed experts will delve deep into this pressing issue, examining its profound impact on shaping and influencing European debates.
Together, let's shape the future of democracy in Europe! 🤝🌐
⏰ Time: 6 pm
📍 Location: Spółdzielnia Ogniwo, Smolki 11a, 30-513 Kraków
🖥️ The event will be streamed. You can join us in person or online.
🔗 Here is the event page: https://fb.me/e/1edVTV654
The role of illiberalism in shaping European debates
This panel will delve into the impact of illiberalism on shaping and influencing European debates.
💡 Illiberalism, which undermines democratic principles and institutions, has been on the rise in Europe in recent years. It has created a new set of challenges for policymakers and civil society groups as they navigate complex debates around issues such as immigration, multiculturalism, and human rights. Moreover, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted how external actors can exacerbate this trend and manipulate societies towards anti-democratic moods.
⚡As editors, journalists and cultural activists, our speakers will discuss how European debates and politics are affected by illiberal and populist discourse and what it means for the future of democracy.
🎤 Welcoming remarks: Adam Reichardt (New Eastern Europe)/ Agata Gontarczyk (Heinrich Böll Foundation Warsaw Office)
💬 Speakers: Reka Papp (Hungary), Luka Gabrijelčič (Slovenia), Bartosz Panek (Poland), Eugen Stancu (Romania)
🗣️ Moderator: Elodie Thevenin, (Jagiellonian University, Poland)
📌 The event is public and it is organized in cooperation with the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Warsaw.
Gathering of brilliant minds!🌟 Our joint event ‘Critical Assessment of the Lessons Learned from the war in Ukraine’ brought together experts and policymakers from different backgrounds to share valuable insights and recommendations for a peaceful future.
🙏🏻 A big thanks to the Wydział Studiów Międzynarodowych i Politycznych UJ, LSE IDEAS CSEEP at the Jagiellonian University, and Kolegium Europy Wschodniej for their cooperation, NATO and European Commission for their support, and our audience for their active participation in the discussion!👏
Russia's invasion of Ukraine - One year later. What' we've learnt and what is next
Please join us for a special live expert discussion on the lessons from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and what might be expected next. The discussion features two experts on security and the region of Central and Eastern Europe. Joining us will be Wojciech Michnik an assistant professor of International Relations and Security Studies at Jagiellonian University, Yulia Kazdobina, head of the Ukrainian Foundation for Security Studies (Kyiv).
The discussion will be moderated by Adam Reichardt, Editor in Chief of the New Eastern Europe magazine.
Date: March 25 2023
Time: 14:00-16:00
The discussion will take place in English at:
Stakkato Art Space, Ślusarska 9a 30-710 Kraków, Poland
Co-Organizer: Expat Events Krakow
