Austria’s Sebastian Kurz is just 31 years old, but is on course to become the…
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They Say, They Say, That the Russians Are Leaving
A firsthand account of Montenegro’s first summer in NATO. Not since Fredo Corleone’s fishing…
Bulgaria’s Far-Right is in Government, But Still Flying Under the Radar
As the far-right asserts itself with increasing aggressiveness around the world, Michael Colborne sheds light on Bulgaria, where the…
“Not FETÖ, But NATO”
Turkey’s failed July 15, 2016 coup attempt has torn apart the country’s military and shifted…
Memory Overproduction: Turbo Sculpture and the Bizarre Statues of Belgrade
A curious array of monuments have been cropping up all over Belgrade recently, with statues of Andy…
No, the EU Hasn’t Necessarily “Dodged a Bullet” in Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s recent parliamentary election was widely declared a victory for EU interests by the western…
A Conversation With Carl Bildt
A while back, I interviewed the most enigmatic diplomat in the world: Carl Bildt. Mr.…