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Find out about Europe’s geopolitical and economic prospects. Our reports analyse the current political map of the old continent and, in addition, details the region’s main economies and how they compare with each other. Keeping an eye on the geopolitical landscape is a crucial skill for business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs to help them understand the world in which they operate.

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Making the Case for a New Coherent Bulgarian Strategy towards China: A Practitioner’s Analysis of Bilateral Relations Policy Papers & Analyses

Making the Case for a New Coherent Bulgarian Strategy towards China: A Practitioner’s Analysis of Bilateral Relations

This contribution is part of the book “The Dragon at the Gates of Europe: Chinese presence in the Balkans and Central-Eastern Europe” (more info here) and has been selected for open access publication on Blue Europe website for a wider reach. Citation: Ganchev, Ivo, Making the Case for a New Coherent Bulgarian Strategy towards…
Ivo Ganchev
2024-08-16
Orban Stoltenberg
The Sino-Hungarian Relationship’s Effects on the EU and NATO Briefs & Commentary

The Sino-Hungarian Relationship’s Effects on the EU and NATO

This contribution is part of the book “The Dragon at the Gates of Europe: Chinese presence in the Balkans and Central-Eastern Europe” (more info here) and has been selected for open access publication on Blue Europe website for a wider reach. Citation: Dempsey, Samuel, The Sino-Hungarian Relationship’s Effects on the EU and NATO, in: Andrea…
Samuel Dempsey
2024-08-02
Macron-Xi Jinping-Von der Leyen
The multifaced relationship between the old continent and the Asian giant: discussion with Ewa Cieslik Interviews & Discussions

The multifaced relationship between the old continent and the Asian giant: discussion with Ewa Cieslik

Interview conducted by Jan Normann and Andrea Bogoni. In December 2023 Blue Europe published “The Dragon at the Gates of Europe: Chinese presence in the Balkans and Central-Eastern Europe” edited by Andrea Bogoni and Brian Fabrègue. The book analyses both broad international aspects and country-specific implications of Beijing’s role in…
Blue Europe
2024-07-19
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Just Finance International and their research about Chinese investments in the Western Balkans Interviews & Discussions

Just Finance International and their research about Chinese investments in the Western Balkans

Introduction Just Finance International (JFI) is a Dutch NGO focused on promoting transparency and accountability in global development and infrastructure finance. Their main activities include in-depth research on financial flows and advocating for climate and environmental justice, as well as human rights. They emphasize the impacts of large-scale infrastructure projects…
Blue Europe
2024-07-12
Visegrad Group
Relations between China and CEE countries: discussion with Dr. Marcin Adamczyk Interviews & Discussions

Relations between China and CEE countries: discussion with Dr. Marcin Adamczyk

In December 2023, Blue Europe published The Dragon at the Gates of Europe: Chinese presence in the Balkans and Central-Eastern Europe. The book presents a discussion of the evolution of economic and diplomatic relations between China and CEE-NEE-SEE countries. It notes that, while relations have generally seen a surge in…
Andrea Bogoni
2024-06-28
Rare harth materials
Battle for critical and rare materials: dependency, politics and business interests Briefs & Commentary

Battle for critical and rare materials: dependency, politics and business interests

Originally published on the Macedonian Academic Blog "Respublica" on December 29, 2023. Disclaimer: Due to personal political standpoints, the author avoids to use the prefix “North” in reference to the country officially known as The Republic of North Macedonia after the 2018 Prespa Agreement (Final Agreement for the settlement of…
Sonja Stojadinovic
2024-06-21
Poland-EU
Poland’s 20 years in the European Union: How the country’s economy has changed Policy Papers & Analyses

Poland’s 20 years in the European Union: How the country’s economy has changed

Jan Normann – University of Wrocław Jan Normann is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Wrocław, Poland, majoring in European Studies. Since March, he has interned at Blue Europe, serving as a Public Relations Intern. Jan is also a dedicated member of the Forum of Young Diplomats in…
Guest Author
2024-06-14
Poland 3SI
Interview with Prof. W. Gizicki on Poland’s role in the Intermarium concept: fostering integration in CEE Interviews & Discussions

Interview with Prof. W. Gizicki on Poland’s role in the Intermarium concept: fostering integration in CEE

Interview conducted by Jan Normann and Andrea Bogoni. In January 2023, Blue Europe published an article entitled “Poland's Role in the Intermarium Idea,” authored by Henrique Horta, which discusses Poland's role in the Intermarium concept, envisioning an integration of Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries between the Baltic, Black and…
Blue Europe
2024-06-10
Tarnița – Lăpuștești on the Someșul Cald River in Cluj County
China’s energy projects and investments in the Balkan countries: patterns and trends of cooperation Policy Papers & Analyses

China’s energy projects and investments in the Balkan countries: patterns and trends of cooperation

Elizabeth Yoneva – University of National and World Economy Elizabeth Yoneva is Associate Professor in the International Relations Department at the University of National and World Economy, Sofia (Bulgaria). She is also Vice-Dean in Scientific and Research Activity of the Faculty of International Economics and Politics. Her teaching activity and…
Guest Author
2024-05-31

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