South East Europe and Black Sea Region Programme
Issue 17: September 2025
Table of contents
Issue 16: September 2025
Table of contents
Armenia and Azerbaijan’s Cautious Step Towards Peace
Humanitarian and Political Consequences of the Moldovan Energy Crisis
Peace Process in Ukraine and Ongoing Talks
- The Present Status of Armenian Prisoners of War in Azerbaijan Amidst Normalisation
Activities
The first webinar in the series titled “Georgia at the Crossroads: Democracy, Society, Future” provided an in-depth discussion of the upcoming local elections and their significance within Georgia’s evolving political environment. Bringing together experts from academia, human rights organizations, politics, and public service, the session examined the current trajectory of democratic backsliding and its implications for governance and civic participation.
Panelists explored how institutional shifts, political polarization, and civic activism intersect in shaping the country’s future. The discussion also addressed the broader regional and international dimensions influencing Georgia’s domestic politics. Participants gained insights into the challenges and opportunities facing Georgia as it navigates this critical juncture.
Speakers:
· Shalva Dzebisashvili – Professor, The University of Georgia (Tbilisi)
· Giorgi Butikashvili – Foreign Secretary, Political Party “Ahali”, Hybrid Warfare Expert, PhD Candidate
· Tina Bolokadze – Politician, Political Party “Girchi – More Freedom”
· Megi Benia – SEEBSR Programme Researcher, Platform for Peace and Humanity, PhD Candidate at Tbilisi State University
Moderator:
Richard Bowd, PhD – SEEBSR Programme Director, Platform for Peace and Humanity
This report aims to depict how the social media landscape looked ahead of the 2022 Bosnia & Herzegovina general election and how the political environment manifests online. As part of the Election Observation Mission in Bosnia & Herzegovina carried out by the Danish NGO Silba – Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy, 60 social media posts were collected by the 39 international short term observers deployed by Silba, in the two weeks leading up to the election.
5 members of the South East Europe and Black Sea region programme of Platform for Peace and Humanity participated in the Election Observation Mission.
Luke James, Director of the South East Europe and Black Sea Region Programme at Platform for Peace and Humanity, spoke at “War in the Digital Age: A Case Study of the Impact of Digital Technologies on the War in Ukraine” hybrid forum. Watch his presentation at 14:25 on “Military Information Sharing by Citizens in the Digital Environment: A Loss of Non-Combatant Status?”
Events
We take deep dives into the South East Europe and Black Sea region, distilling actionable policy recommendations, providing clear analysis to decision makers and supporting the Platform for Peace and Humanity organisational objectives.