Politics

Propaganda for motherhood: Russia’s ban on childfree people as a tool of cultural control

11.07.25

In 2024, the Russian Federation passed legislation prohibiting the “promotion of a childfree lifestyle.” Behind the vaguely worded ban lies more than demographic concerns—it is about cultural control, ideology, and silencing freedom of...

The use of AI in Russian disinformation campaigns

07.07.25

The arsenal of Russian tactics and methods remains diverse — from fake videos to operations under false flags — but at the same time, it evolves alongside technological...

How Albania Is Pushing Back Against China’s Global Grip

02.07.25

In April 2025, China’s Ambassador to Albania, Pang Chunxue, gave an interview to a local media platform in which she called for more cooperation between the two countries, including in the area of...

The curious case of Iranian influence in Albania

18.06.25

Russia and China often dominate discussions of foreign influence in the Western Balkans, but in Albania, Iran’s interference has ignited tensions across the political spectrum and created something of a geopolitical...

Influencers as an alternative for states in a reputational crisis

14.05.25

Udhëtimi i Honzik në Kinë - kështu tingëllonin shakatë në mediat sociale pasi tiktokeri çek Honzi Mihalek pranoi se kishte bërë një seri video për televizionin kinez. Por influencuesi çek nuk është i...

Albania’s Edi Rama Eyes Fourth Term as EU Dream Drives Record Support

07.05.25

With Albania heading to general elections on Sunday, 11 May, the incumbent Prime Minister, eccentric artist and former basketball player Edi Rama, looks set to win a fourth mandate running on the ticket of EU membership by...

The truth behind Albania’s TikTok ban

25.04.25

International media has been lazy in its reporting, pointing only to the murder of a schoolboy in November 2024 and failing to dig any deeper. The reality is that the situation has been developing for quite some time....

The busy revolving doors of Albanian justice

28.03.25

But with the country’s general elections less than three months away, the opposition is in disarray and the number of politicians untouched by the hands of justice is shrinking, leading to fears over the state of democracy in the...

Fear, anger and hope: Powerful tools for political influence

24.03.25

Со разбирање на психолошките и реторичките механизми кои се во игра, можеме попромислено да се вклучиме во политичките дискусии и да се...

The reactionary international is knocking on Europe’s gates

11.03.25

Екстремната реакционерна елита во Европа со душа го чека дерегулирањето на трговските и економски правила што го најавува Трамп, бидејќи ќе им...
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