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.

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.

🗣️ BIIP Expert Voices

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

“Cooperation with Russia and China offers short-term economic and political benefits to governments in the region, yet it also creates long-term risks for democracy. These powers often encourage centralized authority and weaken the role of civil society and the opposition. For example, China’s model of authoritarian capitalism has become an inspiration for some leaders who see in it an alternative to Western democracies.”

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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

BIIP Partners

Political Science Institute The Bridge of Friendship EU Context

Organizations that BIIP partners with and engages with through professional dialogue.