Russian passportation policies in Transnistria, resumed by the decree of May 2026, expose how the strategic use of nationality can transcend mere bureaucracy to consolidate itself as a tool for power projection and “personal annexation”.
Category Archives: South East Europe and Black Sea Region Programme
Georgia on the Brink: Election Day or Democracy on the Streets
The 4 October local elections in Georgia unfolded under a cloud of state capture, repression, and public defiance.
The Fall of Milorad Dodik and the Future of Republika Srpska
Considering Milorad Dodik’s conviction, awaiting incarceration, and replacement in his role as President of Republika Srpska, the possible implications for the future differ, in diverse thematic spheres.
The Parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan: Tightening grip on power amid anxiety over foreign influences
2024 was a year of elections for Azerbaijan. The presidential vote, which was not due until October 2025, was moved ahead to February 2024 following the military success of Azerbaijan’s offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh. Predictably, incumbent President Ilham Aliyev secured his fifth consecutive term since he took over from his father, Heydar Aliyev, in 2003.
Is Serbia facilitating Belarus’ political exploitation of INTERPOL?
Journalist and filmmaker Andrei Gnyot has left Serbia for the EU, but is still waiting on a final decision in the court case on his now hypothetical extradition to Belarus.
The South East Europe and Black Sea Region in 2024: 10 Things to Watch Out For
Our South East Europe and Black Sea Region Programme team distils 10 key issues that may shape the region in 2024.