Writers
What’s Behind Vaccine Hesitancy in Bulgaria and Romania?
Vaccine hesitancy is a complex and worrying phenomenon, and in Eastern Europe and elsewhere it could well stem from long-running political issues.
COVID-19: The Deglobalization Amplifier
COVID-19 didn’t start the recent deglobalization trend, but it’s certainly contributing to it.
COVID-19: A ‘Hot Potato’ for Nationalist-Populist Parties in Europe
Europe’s populist parties haven’t thrived amid COVID-19 – but their ideas have.
The Inevitable Rise of Euroscepticism in the Wake of COVID-19
While COVID-19 may not be an existential crisis for the EU, it does tick virtually all the boxes when it comes to hardening Eurosceptic attitudes throughout the bloc.
How Small States Are Setting the Bar in the Fight against COVID-19
Small states seem better equipped to fight COVID-19 by design.
Unearthing the Secret to COVID-19 Successes in New Zealand and Taiwan
These two island democracies share several features that allowed them to weather the COVID-19 storm better than their peers.
COVID-19: Impediment or Opportunity for Authoritarian Leaders?
Exploring the motivations behind various authoritarian responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Counter-Protests: A Gamble for Beleaguered Governments
Counter-protests have been a risky proposition for beleaguered governments through the 2010s. Will Belarus be any different?
Coronavirus in Bulgaria: Conspiracy Theories and Mass Indifference
The Bulgarian public’s suspicion of elite power is on full display during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 in Bulgaria: Nationalism, Identity and the Middle-Ground Approach
What can Bulgarian nationalism teach us about the country’s COVID-19 strategy?