Bulgarian Institute for International Politics

Welcome to the Bulgarian Institute for International Politics

We are an independent think-tank based in Varna, Bulgaria.

Our mission is to support inclusive, critical, and civic-minded reflection on politics — in Bulgaria, Europe, and beyond.

Through commentary, analysis, and multilingual publishing, we provide a platform for early-career voices, underrepresented thinkers, and established experts to engage in meaningful political dialogue.

We believe that thoughtful ideas deserve space!

BIIP is registered under the Registry Agency of the Republic of Bulgaria, Unified Identification Code: 208390337.

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“Regions” is the main publication of the BIIP. ISSN: 3033-2516.

Our Experts

Dr. Dimitar Keranov, MRSSAf, MAkadSA

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.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kaloyan Smilkov

Expert on International Relations and Comparative Political Science

Focuses on the interaction between law, culture, and politics.

Sergey Petrov — Aradzhioni

Expert on International Security and Geopolitics

Political analyst and author with an educational background in political science, security, and economics.

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🗣️ BIIP Expert Voices

“Cooperation with Russia and China brings short-term gains but creates long-term risks for democracy…”

Topic: The role of Russia and China in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Mozambique

Dr. Dimitar Keranov, MRSSAf, MAkadSA • Expert on Africa & CEE • Profile

📖 Source (2025)

ИСТОРИЯ И ПОЛИТИКА НА ЮЖНА АФРИКА, ЗИМБАБВЕ, НАМИБИЯ, АНГОЛА И МОЗАМБИК: ПЪТЯТ КЪМ НЕЗАВИСИМОСТ И ДЕМОКРАЦИЯ
GESKIEDENIS EN POLITIEK VAN SUID-AFRIKA, ZIMBABWE, NAMIBIË, ANGOLA EN MOSAMBIEK: DIE PAD NA ONAFHANKLIKHEID EN DEMOKRASIE
Publisher: ENA, Varna
ISBN: 978-619-7255-24-9

Latest Articles

The most recent analyses and publications from our team

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BIIP Projects

In addition to analytical articles, BIIP develops its own initiatives and projects for regional dialogue.

Politică internațională simplu

A BIIP project in Romanian

Reflections on the world and the global balance of power – in clear and accessible Romanian.

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Ten Countries South

A BIIP project in English and Bulgarian

Politics and languages of southern Africa — explained.

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BIIP Political Quiz

A BIIP quiz — curated by BIIP experts

Timed questions on capitals, leaders, regime types, and historical turning points across the Balkans, CEE, Southern Africa, and the Caucasus.

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Discover South Africa

A BIIP interactive educational game

Test your knowledge of Africa's most complex democracy — history, apartheid, state capture, politics, and South Africa's place in the world.

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Democracy Defender

A BIIP arcade game with a message

You are Democracy. Corruption falls from above — relentlessly. Reforms appear rarely. Catch them. Survive as long as you can.

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Political Capital

A BIIP endless streak geography game

One wrong answer. Game over. Test your knowledge of capitals, treaties, and international institutions across Europe, the post-Soviet space, and Southern Africa. How long can your streak last?

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