Democracy

A woman casts her vote inside a polling station on September 28, 2025 in Chisinau, Moldova. © Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images

How Moldova Defied Russia

The vote was a litmus test of state’s capacity to withstand intense and hybrid pressure.

3 Oct 25

Moldovan president Maia Sandu talks to the media outside a polling station after casting her vote on September 28, 2025 in Chisinau, Moldova. © Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images

Moscow’s Vital, Necessary Defeat

Moldova – a small, poor country that holds outsized strategic weight - chose decisively to reject Russian influence.

3 Oct 25

A woman celebrates after casting her vote inside a polling station on September 28, 2025 in Chisinau, Moldova. © Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images

Moldova Chooses European Path

Despite concerted Russian influence operations, vote indicates “clear direction” toward EU integration.

29 Sep 25

An interview given by President Maia Sandu caught Moscow’s attention after she accused the Kremlin of trying to influence the Moldovan diaspora ahead of the September 28 elections. © Sean Gallup/Getty Images

Elections Under Siege: Moldova’s Battle for Truth

Democracy under threat amid a dangerous escalation in the information war.

24 Sep 25

Israeli soldiers holds a machine gun as he is standing on an armoured personnel carrier near the border with the Gaza Strip on September 7, 2025 in Southern Israel, Israel. The Israel Defence Force are in control of over 40% of Gaza City after mounting a new offensive, levelling buildings in the neighbourhood. Prime Minister Netanyahu announced Israel's intention to seize all of the strip after peace talks with Hamas broke down in July. © Amir Levy/Getty Images

Netanyahu’s Never-Ending War

The Israeli leader’s virulence against Palestinian statehood has extended even unto undoing the building blocks of his own state.

12 Sep 25

Presidential candidate Nicusor Dan greets supporters after the first exit poll results on the day of the presidential election on May 18, 2025 in Bucharest, Romania. © Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images

Romania’s Election Implications

Success of pro-European candidate could help stabilise the “fragile political landscape” in neighbouring Moldova.

23 May 25

Speakers at the IWPR Conference: Building Moldova’s Resilience.

Defending Moldova's Democracy

Moldovans build regional partnerships to counter information interference threatening their democracy.

4 Apr 25

Equality is Crucial for Democracy

Global attempts to weaken women’s rights continue to have profound consequences.

6 Mar 25

What Next for Abkhazia?

As the territory prepares to elect its sixth de facto leader, Moscow’s influence looms as large as ever.

14 Feb 25

A family in front of of their house in the Yechila district on February 19, 2024 in Tigray Region, Ethiopia. © Ed Ram/Getty Images

As Conflict Rages, Journalists in Ethiopia Contend With Crackdowns on Independent Media

11 Feb 25

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