In a series of episodes for RESPOND Explained, the IGA team highlight key aspects of their work. In the first episode, IGA’s Founder, Rumena Filipova, Ph.D., shares her insights on how foreign powers interfere in Bulgaria’s politics, economy, and society.
Rumena Filipova explores:
- How Russia relies on opaque patronage networks across politics, business, and media.
- How China builds ties with academia and political elites, while introducing corrosive capital practices that undermine Bulgaria’s economy and governance.