Bulgaria has become a top supporter of NATO’s Building Integrity Initiative but as recent developments show, the roots of corruption run very deep in transition states.
Eastern Europe and Russia
Eastern Europeean and Russian Region
Thinking Beyond Intervention: A Limited Transatlantic Policy Towards Syria
This Atlantic Memo from atlantic-community.org argues that western states should pursue alternatives to intervention.
How Vladimir Putin views the world
Peter Charnvarnichborikarn discusses how Vladimir Putin rationalize his foreign policy decisions on the wake of increasing international insecurity.
Canada and Russia Re-Assert Sovereignty, Ramp Up Security in the Arctic
Brenna Owen outlines some recent developments in the Arctic involving Canada and Russia and examines how they will interact and impact future developments and decisions in the region.
A UK-led Arctic Organization: Could it Work?
Georgi Ivanov discusses the viability and effectiveness of the proposed UK-led Arctic organization
The Fine Balance Between Privacy and Security
Christopher Kelly outlines the debate over privacy and security in the context of developing story on Edward Snowden.
On The Road To Reform: Georgia and Its Quest for a MAP
Aaron Willschick examines Georgia’s push for a MAP in 2014 as another example of the MAP keeping an aspirant country to NATO on course in their reforms.
Tears in Taksim Square
Christopher Kelly comments on the turmoil in Turkey and Prime Minister Erdoğan’s polarizing policies.
When Money Talks Security: Financial diplomacy
Tyler Amos on the Cypriot crisis and the rise of financial diplomacy.
Sweden’s NATO Membership Debate
Daniel Troup on the debate of Swedish membership with NATO.