Dr Rumena Filipova was featured in a discussion with Bobby Ivanchev on Bulgarian National Radio, addressing a range of domestic and international issues.
The conversation outlined IGA’s mission, goals, and research focus, with particular attention to questions of governance, institutional resilience, and geopolitical risk.
A key theme was the growing disillusionment among younger generations, including dissatisfaction with systemic structures in politics and society, as well as perceptions of an emerging workplace crisis. These dynamics, as discussed in the interview, have broader implications for political participation and long-term societal stability.
The discussion also examined the risks associated with Europe’s and Canada’s engagement with China, particularly in relation to intellectual property practices and the strategic implications for Western scientific and technological development.
Turning to Europe more broadly, the interview addressed a set of structural challenges, including economic decline, limited coordination, and the weakening of meritocratic principles in the selection of political elites.
Finally, the conversation focused on Bulgaria, highlighting low institutional resilience and limited state capacity as key constraints on effective governance.