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For El País on Bulgaria’s elections, Dr Rumena Filipova noted that as the emotional charge and sharp opposition between “status quo” and “change” forces has faded since 2021, voters may be reverting to a more familiar preference for strongman-style leadership. After several inconclusive election cycles, the earlier momentum for reform, fuelled by demands for transparency …

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Dr Rumena Filipova commented on recent developments in the Gulf and their broader geopolitical implications in an interview for Bloomberg TV Bulgaria. She noted that the conflict appears to be moving towards de-escalation, despite initial perceptions of rigidity on the part of the Iranian regime. Mounting military and economic pressures, including weakened leadership capacity and …

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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 …

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Dr Rumena Filipova was interviewed by Bloomberg TV Bulgaria on the recent tensions in transatlantic relations following Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s criticism of the US military campaign in Iran. In the interview she discussed: Spain as an example of a country that can undermine solidarity within NATO and Europe and establish itself as a …

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Dr. Rumena Filipova was delighted to represent IGA at ASCE 2026 – Securing Knowledge Across Borders: Strengthening International Research Partnerships, organised by the RISC Institute at The Texas A&M University System. The world’s premier forum on research security – which marked its 10th anniversary, brought together over 600 experts from federal agencies, universities, and research …

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In the interview, Dr Filipova explains that the Arctic is no longer a distant or purely environmental issue. Climate change is rapidly transforming the region into a space of growing geopolitical and security importance, yet Europe continues to underestimate its strategic relevance. She points out that European policies towards the Arctic remain fragmented and largely …

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In her appearance on “In Development” with Georgi Mesrobovich, Dr Filipova discussed why the latest US National Security Strategy does not advocate disengagement from Europe — but instead calls for greater European responsibility. She highlighted several core insights: Europe remains vital for Washington, but some states may soon lack the capacity to be reliable allies. …

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Bulgaria is witnessing its biggest civic mobilisation in decades — and we are proud that El País included insights from our director, Rumena Filipova, in their coverage. Dr. Filipova highlighted something crucial: today’s protests are not an isolated event. They build on years of growing civic cooperation and community-driven action, starting in 2013 and accelerating …

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Dr. Rumena Filipova participated in the Security Challenges in the Balkans conference organized by Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara and the New Strategy Center, which took place on October 9 in Timisoara. She participated in the panel “Battle of Narratives: Defending Democracy in the Digital World Dominated by AI”, alongside representatives of academia and the …

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IGA’s Chairperson, Dr. Rumena Filipova, delivered a presentation in Plovdiv on youth attitudes in Bulgaria and Europe, exploring their views on geopolitics, the economy, and society, as well as the growing impact of Chinese influence on Bulgarian academia. The event marked the forging of a dialogue between the think tank sector and the private-corporate sector, …

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