ISSN: 3033-2516
“Each person has a duty to do what is possible.” – Vasil Aprilov
by Dr. Dimitar Keranov
PAS keeps a national majority, but Taraclia backs the pro-Russia Patriotic Bloc; Bulgaria’s cultural-education links offer a practical EU-oriented channel.
Bulgaria ranks low on the CPI, faces SLAPPs, shrinking media space, and contested prosecutions.
Commentary on Deputy PM Atanas Zafirov’s visit to Beijing and what it signals about Bulgaria as an EU and NATO member.
by Dr. Manuel Müller
A summary of the July 2025 European Parliament seat projection and the question whether the centrist coalition can maintain its majority.
Archival evidence reveals the scale of Soviet repression in Moldova — and the echoes of that past in present-day threats from Moscow.
by Konstantin Keranov
How can policy keep up with technology? A look at the balance between innovation and public interest.
Historical ties, economic cooperation, and common threats – a closer Bulgaria–Moldova partnership in Europe.
A symbolic yet firm gesture: Romania excludes pro-Russian mayor from Schengen.
Why adopting the euro benefits Bulgaria economically and symbolically. Insights from Dr. Dimitar Keranov, MRSSAf.
Why Bulgaria’s reliance on obsolete Soviet military systems threatens its NATO future—and why a full transition to Western equipment can’t wait.
Analysis of the politically motivated arrest of Varna’s mayor and the risks to Bulgaria’s rule of law and EU credibility.
Despite full EU and NATO membership, Bulgaria still faces deep-rooted challenges from Russian influence, corruption, and political uncertainty.
Was Bulgaria ever a Soviet republic? This article debunks the myth and explains the realities of Bulgaria’s Cold War alignment.
