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Is Moldova Ready to Pay the Price of Reintegrating Transnistria?

Not only will reabsorbing the breakaway region be expensive and complicated, but Russia is unlikely to cede its influence without a fight.

· January 24, 2024
A Resolution to the Transnistria Conflict Is More Distant Than Ever

The de facto state of Transnistria and its dispute with Moldova has always been a peripheral matter for the international community. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it has faded even further into the background.

· December 18, 2023
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A Reluctant Magnet: Navigating the EU’s Absorption Capacity

The prospect of further enlargement presents the EU with multiple institutional, policy, and financial dilemmas. The successful integration of Ukraine and other candidate countries will require pragmatism, reforms, and transitional arrangements.

· September 21, 2023
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Ursula von der Leyen’s Three Tiers of Challenges

The European Commission president’s remarks will be a guide for understanding how she might navigate upcoming turbulence.

· September 12, 2023
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The EU’s Eastern Enlargement and Differentiated Democracy Support

Russia’s war of aggression has brought Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia closer to EU membership. To play an effective role in the democratization of these three countries, the EU needs a differentiated approach based on the political dynamics of each state.

· September 11, 2023
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Rocked Moldovan Politics

Sensing the changing mood, many left-wing parties and politicians in Moldova have begun criticizing the war and reversing their pro-Russian positions.

· August 9, 2023