About

The Bulgarian Institute for International Politics (BIIP) is an independent, non-profit association dedicated to civic analysis, political reflection, and international dialogue.

Founded in 2025 and based in the Black Sea city of Varna, Bulgaria, the Institute provides a platform for early-career analysts, underrepresented thinkers, and established experts to contribute meaningfully to public discourse.

BIIP is legally registered under Bulgarian law, with no trade or financial activity, and no access to public funding or grants. It operates entirely on a voluntary, non-commercial basis.

We aim to foster inclusive, balanced, and critical thinking on political developments across Bulgaria, Europe, and the world.

Dr. Dimitar Keranov, MRSSAf

Member of the Managing Board; Expert on Africa & CEE

Specializes in democratization issues in Africa, Central & Eastern Europe.

Konstantin Keranov

Member of the Managing Board; Expert on Digital Economy & Emerging Technologies

Specializes in the impact of emerging technologies—such as AI—on the digital economy, with a focus on innovation & business strategy.

Prof. Karim Fahir Naama, D.Econ.Sci., D.Pol.Sci.

Expert on International Relations & Middle East

Specializes in international relations with focus on Arab countries & the Middle East.

Dr. Alexander Uzunov

Expert on National Security & Geopolitics

Specializes in global & regional affairs with a focus on geopolitics & national security.

JUDr. PhDr. David Vaculík

Expert on Czech Politics

Specializes in the political landscape & governance of modern-day Czech Republic.

Sonet Schutte

Expert on Public Engagement & Communications

Specializes in strategic messaging, event management, & stakeholder outreach across public policy & international affairs.

Luca Rovinalti, MBA

Political Consultant; Expert on EU Affairs

Specializes in European institutional processes & strategic political communication.

The Institute’s full name appears in multiple languages to reflect its international and pluralistic outlook:

Bulgarian: Български институт за международна политика

English: Bulgarian Institute for International Politics

German: Bulgarisches Institut für Internationale Politik

Afrikaans: Bulgaarse Instituut vir Internasionale Politiek

Hungarian: Bolgár Nemzetközi Politikai Intézet

Romanian: Institutul Bulgar pentru Politică Internațională

Dutch: Bulgaars Instituut voor Internationale Politiek

French: Institut Bulgare de Politique Internationale

Spanish, Portuguese, Galician: Instituto Búlgaro de Política Internacional

Croatian: Bugarski institut za međunarodnu politiku

Italian: Istituto Bulgaro di Politica Internazionale

Arabic: المعهد البلغاري للسياسة الدولية

Ukrainian: Болгарський інститут міжнародної політики

Albanian: Instituti bullgar për politikë ndërkombëtare

Slovak: Bulharský inštitút pre medzinárodnú politiku

Czech: Bulharský institut pro mezinárodní politiku

The Institute’s logo features a heraldic lion holding a globe, symbolizing strength and global vision. The minimalist globe reflects BIIP’s commitment to international politics.

“Each person has a duty to do what is possible.” – Vasil Aprilov

Vasil Aprilov (1789–1847) was a Bulgarian educator, public intellectual, and one of the founders of secular education in Bulgaria. His words reflect the belief that personal responsibility begins with doing what one can — no matter how modest — in the service of knowledge and society.

This quote is featured in the book 500 мисли на бележити българи (500 Reflections from Famous Bulgarians), published by Bulgarian History.

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