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Our latest issue is out! While the state of democracy has been debated for years, 2024 may prove decisive for its future. This issue of New Eastern Europe examines whether democracy can withstand its current challenges. Find out more on the following link: https://lnkd.in/dWHr2Cmd

Between 30 and 40 per cent of Slovaks have positive feelings towards Russia, which makes Slovak society one of the most pro-Russian in Europe. And yet, pro-Russian Slovaks do not want to leave either NATO or the EU. This simultaneous support for Russia and western alliances is a phenomenon that demands a deeper look. Read more in the article by Jakun Łoginow in our latest issue 'Will democracy survive?' https://lnkd.in/d5DsQ5kp

Moldova has been preparing not only for presidential elections this autumn, but also a nationwide referendum on the country’s European Union membership. Opponents of the pro-EU ruling party claim this tactic is illegal and will cause irreversible harm to the society. Moldova’s president, Maia Sandu, meanwhile is hoping to capitalize on Moldova’s EU path to help score a victory for her second term. Read more in the article by Mihail Nesteriuc in our latest issue 'Will democracy survive?' https://lnkd.in/dmHejAA5

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Moscow has increasingly pressured Minsk for help in its war against Ukraine. Belarus’s recent military exercises on its southern border have been met with continued fears over the country’s independence. It is clear that at the moment Minsk has no good options when it comes to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Read more in the article by Mark Temnycky on our website. https://lnkd.in/dR2QPeD4

Last week, the largest gathering of security experts, military officials, civil society, political leaders and media took place during the 11th edition of the Warsaw Security Forum. The main theme of the forum was “Thinking Europe anew: Forging a Vision for Future European Security” and focused largely on the current security challenges facing Europe and the region. Obviously, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a part of nearly every discussion that took place during the two-day forum. Read more about our key takeaways from the Warsaw Security Forum 2024 in our newsletter below. https://lnkd.in/d5YS3W3e

Data from the first half of 2024 shows that all three countries affected by the war continue to show GDP growth and relative internal stability. However, Belarus, Russia and Ukraine continue to seek new ways to strengthen their economic positions. Read more in the article by Kacper Wańczyk. https://lnkd.in/dWUegidp

While Ukrainian society generally acknowledges the forthcoming difficulties related to the reintegration of the generation having grown up under Russian occupation, there is little research which explicitly focuses on schooling in these areas. Early in 2022, we interviewed university students and experts under condition of anonymity who had experience in the educational systems of the Donetsk and Luhansk “people’s republics”. They provide valuable accounts of their memories of schooling and add insightful personal reflection and analysis. Read more in the article by Eugenia Kuznetsova & Michael Gentile in our latest issue 'Will democracy survive?' https://lnkd.in/dcSmN4Ra

November could see former US President Donald Trump return to the White House. His rather unpredictable approach to foreign policy could subsequently leave an even greater impact on the world than it did in his first term. This is due to various new conflicts like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with both Kyiv and Moscow preparing for Trump’s potential victory. Read more in the article by Cassia Scott-Jones in our latest issue 'Will democracy survive?' https://lnkd.in/d-97stqN