Think Tank Network on the Eastern Partnership
The Eastern Partnership Think Tank Network (EaP TTN) addresses urgent challenges stemming from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, advocating for a more strategic EU response in the Eastern Neighborhood. Drawing on insights from over 90 think tanks across the EU and Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries, the network provides strategic analysis on foreign policy, security, connectivity, and domestic developments. It also examines the regional impacts of EU enlargement.
The project aims to enhance policy analysis and capacity within the network and to support informed dialogue among think tanks, EU institutions, and policymakers. Through targeted activities, EaP TTN promotes collaboration and knowledge-sharing between think tanks and EU policymakers, fostering discussions on EU policies, regional conflicts, and resilience-building across the EaP region. By creating a platform for comprehensive policy exchange, EaP TTN seeks to make dialogue on the Eastern Partnership and enlargement policies more responsive, systematic, and impactful.
Founded in 2020, the network is supported by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Enlargement and the Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST).
Russia’s War in Ukraine: Rethinking the EU’s Eastern Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy
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Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has upended not only the post-Cold War European security order but also the foundations of the Europe...
Hastily Organized Elections in Ukraine Would Undermine Democracy and the Conflict Settlement
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Recent reports from both US and Russian media following the Riyadh negotiations suggest that the two powers have agreed on a sequenced settlement for Ukraine: f...
Germany and Russia’s War of Aggression against Ukraine: The Third Year
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Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 came as a real shock to German elites and society alike. Although Russia has been behaving aggressive...
Foreign Policy Implications of Trump’s Return and Germany’s Coalition Collapse. Ukraine As the First Victim
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Change, instability, and transition will characterize the foreign policy environment over the coming months as politicians and citizens grapple with the reverbe...
Moldova’s Presidential Elections and EU Referendum: A Critical Moment
On October 20, Moldovans will vote in both presidential elections and a constitutional referendum on EU integration. These elections are critical as they will set the stage for the 2025 parliamentary elections and indicate the level of support for President Maia Sandu and her liberal, pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS). The outcome will also reflect public opinion on Moldova’s EU integration efforts, which have been central to Sandu's agenda. Despite achievements in governance, the PAS government faces criticism...
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Call for the EU to Act Now to Sanction the Violent Regime in Georgia
European think tank leaders demand urgent EU sanctions on Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream government for election fraud, violence against civil society, and stalling EU integration. They urge action by December 16, warning that inaction risks Georgia’s slide into authoritarianism and undermines EU credibility. “Every day, Georgians fight for their European future,” the letter states, calling on the EU to stand firmly for democracy and human rights in its neighborhood.
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The End of Russian Hegemony: A New Transactional Order Arises in the South Caucasus
Moscow’s role as the regional hegemon in the South Caucasus ended with Russia’s war on Ukraine. The region faces instability from old antagonisms and shifting power dynamics. Azerbaijan has become a key shaper of the regional security order. Other powers, including Türkiye, Iran, China, and the EU, are more active, but none can guarantee a stable order. Transactionalism and ongoing vulnerabilities define the disorder, while intraregional cooperation depends on Armenia and Azerbaijan overcoming hostilities.
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