Transitions highlight issues and trends shaping Central and Eastern Europe, Southeastern Europe, and Eurasia – with a special emphasis on solutions journalism.
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After a sweeping parliamentary victory, the race will test the new prime minister’s political dominance amid questions over corruption, accountability, and Bulgaria’s relations with Russia and the West. tol.org/client/article/bulga…
Putin Hints at Worry Over Erosion of Russian Culture in Central Asia: Moscow looks on nervously as the region loosens the Russian cultural legacy through language policy and a critical look at Soviet history. tol.org/client/article/putin…
Between Vucic and the Future: 5 Post-Election Scenarios for Serbia: After nearly 2 years of protests, Serbia’s students and supporters have emerged as the strongest opposition to the leader’s 14-year rule. The EU should support their democratic movement. tol.org/client/article/betwe…
The Work Beyond Integration: As Czechia faces renewed EU pressure over unequal schooling of Roma children, educators and advocates say inclusion requires more than just desegregation. tol.org/client/article/the-w…
Epochal Serbian Election Pits Students Against Vucic:
“Today, the only ideology in Serbia is that of toppling the government, halting corruption, and freeing the media.”
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Is the U.S. limiting Starlink in Ukraine? The Consequences Could Be Catastrophic: Ukraine has depended on Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite system since shortly after Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. tol.org/client/article/is-th…
How Authoritarian States Are Building an International Market for Digital Surveillance: The main danger of AI in authoritarian regimes is the ability to suppress any protest. tol.org/client/article/how-a…
Kazakhstan’s VP Represents New Generation of Leaders: The media-savvy political scientist has emerged as a potential successor to Kazakhstan’s president. But his vision of a modern nation comes with strict limits on dissent. tol.org/client/article/kazak…
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Magyar the Savior Is Doing His Best, and the Hungarians Like It So Far: The new prime minister has been governing the country for nearly half a year and is spreading optimism all around him. tol.org/client/article/magya…
A Country Between Being and Nothing: In search of traces of the Belarusian diaspora in the West after 1945, the poet Volha Hapeyeva considers how language and literature provide a sense of belonging away from home. tol.org/client/article/a-cou…
Is Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev Russia’s Next Trojan Horse in Europe? Rumen Radev’s sympathy for Moscow invites comparisons with Viktor Orban. But his record suggests a more cautious approach to challenging the EU. tol.org/client/article/is-bu…
Tsunami of War: Often downplayed by Western historians, the buildup to and course of World War I in the east laid the foundation for even more traumatic events to come. tol.org/client/article/tsuna…
The Bosnian Political Carousel: The nationalists’ victory at the polls comes as no surprise, while the record-low turnout reflects a sense of resignation. tol.org/client/article/the-b…
Myths of Munich: The notorious agreement was a disgrace. But some of the story is misunderstood. tol.org/client/article/myths…
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Serbia’s Great Reversal: Ratko Mladic’s glorification exposes Serbia’s failure to confront its wartime past - and raises the stakes for a student movement challenging Aleksandar Vucic’s rule. tol.org/client/article/serbi…
After Nagorno-Karabakh, Where Next for Azerbaijani Young Men? - With the long conflict with Armenia over, many are questioning the traditional role of military service as a rite of manhood. tol.org/client/article/after…
The Polish far right and Russian propaganda are already inciting hatred against the accused killer of a priest. Other voices urge not convicting him because of his nationality. tol.org/client/article/one-p…
New U.S. Sanctions Law Can Squeeze Russia – With Help: The Graham Act protects U.S. sanctions from White House meddling, but Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil may still be the stronger bargaining chip. tol.org/client/article/new-u…
