Kyiv’s bridges in the crosshairs of Russian drones. Day 1686 of the war

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan: Tokayev consolidates power

• Sloviansk has become a combat zone. Day 1644 of the war

• Ukraine: another corruption scandal within Zelensky’s inner circle

• Following Beijing’s lead, the Kremlin hardens its stance towards Tokyo

• A massive Ukrainian attack on Novorossiysk. Day 1637 of the war

• The Ukrainian-Russian battle of the flags. The offensive that never was

• For and even against: 100 days of Radev’s government in Bulgaria

• The Mecca agreement: a loose alliance between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

The president’s new clothes: Bulgaria ahead of parliamentary elections

OSW update. Hungary election, no. 5

Racing against the next winter: Ukraine’s energy sector after the heating season

Gains amid mounting challenges: the consequences of the war in Iran for Russia

An asymmetric neighbourhood: Moldova’s risks, opportunities, and fears in its policy towards Ukraine

Waiting for Godot: Prospects for resolving the Bulgaria–North Macedonia dispute