Think Tank Network on the Eastern Partnership
Publications
Members of the Eastern Partnership Think Tank Network are encouraged to submit publications that have been (co-)written by them or pitch a publication. The aim is to feature relevant policy papers and to feed into discussion on the EU’s Eastern neighborhood and accession policies, as well as regional and country developments on the relevant topics for the region and network. You can either submit/repost a publication from your website or pitch us a publication. If you have questions, please get in touch with Hanna Thiele: thiele@dgap.org
Before submitting a publication, please consult the guidelines below and ensure that the submission fulfills the criteria and is suitable. After you have entered all the required information and submitted your publication, we will review it and – given that it is relevant – upload it to the website.
Please note that for the moment, we limit the number of submissions that we can upload to two publications per member a month for re-posted articles.
Disclaimer: The network’s think tanks are responsible for the provided content. It does not necessarily reflect the views of either DGAP or the European Commission.
Guidelines:
Type: Analytical nature, e.g. reports, policy papers/briefs, research papers or studies. Please refrain from submitting opinion pieces or commentaries (except for pitched ideas) Please stick to the four DGAP formats. The length varies depending on the format. Before submitting, please have a look at the guidelines and ensure that the publication fulfils the criteria and is suitable.
Teaser: Provide a teaser of 450-500 characters that lays out your premise and main argument.
Language: English
Topics: The EU’s eastern neighborhood and enlargement policies, Russia’s war against Ukraine and its implications for the region, connectivity, foreign policy issues in the countries of the EU’s eastern neighborhood, domestic political developments in – or cross-regional topics that address the EU’s eastern neighborhood countries region.
Check our more detailed guidelines here.
Publications Archive
The War Between Iran and Israel: Consequences for Armenia
The Iran–Israel confrontation is already affecting Armenia’s economy and military security. With no signs of de-escalation, the continuation of the conflict...
Unpowering Russia: How the EU can counter and undermine the Kremlin
This Chaillot Paper makes the case for a bold shift in the EU’s strategic posture. In response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine – and its b...
Joining the EU Digital Single Market – New Challenges for Ukraine
The paper assesses the state of Ukraine’s readiness to join the EU Digital Single Market (DSM). It looks at obstacles and bottlenecks, risks and implications ...
June’s European Council Conclusions put forward enlargement as a “geostrategic investment in peace, security, stability, and prosperity”.
Following the European Council meeting on June, 26 2025, Tinatin Akhvlediani from the Centre for European Policy Studies provides a brief input on the outcomes and prospects.
Unlocking the Economic Benefits of Peace and Building Local Community Resilience in the South Caucasus: A joint policy paper for Armenia and Azerbaijan
This policy brief presents four ways to foster sustainable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. These policy areas include (1) building multi-layered instituti...
Democracy Building in Moldova: Diaspora’s Vision for Moldova’s Resilient Future
Moldova is entering a defining chapter in its European integration journey—one filled with both promise and instability. The twin milestones of the 2024 presi...
Connectivity Policy – A Strategic Tool for the EU in its Eastern Neighborhood
Given the shifts in the geopolitical landscape, connectivity is no longer just an economic tool – it has become a strategic instrument used for influence, res...
Georgia in Crisis: (Using) Sovereignty As a Shield For Authoritarian Consolidation
Georgia’s ruling political party, Georgian Dream (GD), weaponizes the idea of “regaining sovereignty” to legitimize authoritarian consolidation and a geop...
Advancing Democratisation in the Eastern Partnership Countries. The Role of Civil Society in National Reforms, and European Integration
In the Eastern Partnership, civil society remains a trusted partner and agent of change, promoting European values and sustainable democratic reform. However, s...
Hastily Organized Elections in Ukraine Would Undermine Democracy and the Conflict Settlement
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
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
Change, instability, and transition will characterize the foreign policy environment over the coming months as politicians and citizens grapple with the reverbe...