The Center for the Study of Democracy is a European public policy institute fostering the reform process in Europe through impact on policy and civil society.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Joined August 2021
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🌎 Geopolitical competition is reshaping Latin America.
At #PSDF2026, CSD hosted “Power Play: Latin America at the Crossroads.”
Authoritarian influence & illicit finance are testing resilience and sovereignty.
#CSDimpact #LatinAmerica #Geopolitics
⚡ Economic security is a strategic pillar of democratic resilience. At #PDSF2026, CSD convened a panel on energy, economic security & resilience. Reducing dependencies means transparency, diversification & trusted partnerships, not closing markets. #CSDimpact #EconomicSecurity
🧭Digital sovereignty is a democratic imperative, not just regulation. At #ParisDefenseForum2026, CSD led a panel on strengthening Europe’s digital resilience. Protecting rights, curbing dependency & building trusted tech capacity are key. #CSDimpact #DigitalSovereignty #PDSF2026
💣 Criminal networks are a core tool of Kremlin statecraft.
At #PSDF2026 in Paris, CSD unpacked how organised crime enables sanctions evasion, illicit trade, sabotage & dependency-building.
These actors are force multipliers, blurring crime & national security.
#CSDimpact
💣 Russia’s war has expanded into a hybrid offensive that weaponises organised crime, illicit trade, and sanctions evasion.
CSD, @GLOBSEC & @ICCT_TheHague will meet in Sofia to discuss how Europe can counter this state criminal convergence.
Register 👇
#CSD #Security #Sofia
🛡️ As systemic rivalry grows, democracies face aggression, corruption, and digital coercion.
At the Defense & Democracy Dialogue, @clairecraanen , emphasized why resilience, transatlantic unity, and collective defense are more important than ever.
#CSDimpact #FortifyingFreedom
CSD joins global experts in London 🇬🇧 for "The Price of War" symposium by @CERGE_EI_Found.
CSD’s Martin Vladimirov will contribute to the discussion. Discussions focus on boosting Europe’s economic security framework.
#CSDimpact#EuropeanSecurity#Resilience
💸 Illicit financial flows remain a major threat. CSD’s latest study shows how they shape vulnerabilities across 10 countries.
#ShadowEconomies reveals links to:
• Sanctions evasion
• Strategic corruption
• Conflict financing
• Economic instability
Read the full report 👇
🔎 At #SIIF2025 in Sofia,CSD hosted a panel on strengthening Bulgaria’s information integrity amid rising disinformation risks.
Experts discussed AI manipulation,gendered narratives, platform accountability, and the path to resilience.
#InformationIntegrity #DemocraticResilience
🇪🇺 The European Democracy Shield strengthens the EU’s defenses against foreign manipulation, but stronger tools are still needed.
CSD’s brief “Forging the European Democracy Shield” outlines the next steps.
#CSDimpact #DemocracyShield #Governance #EU
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Yesterday at the #DefenceDemocracyDialogue in Sofia, I joined a panel on holding power accountable.
In an age of eroding trust, #SAIs are vital for transparency and good governance.
Our work can help decision-makers make better choices —
Grateful to @CSDBuildBridges 🙏
🇪🇺 The #DefenseDemocracyDialogue united leaders and experts around a shared agenda for a stronger, more secure, and more democratic Europe.
CSD looks forward to deepening partnerships across the transatlantic community.
#CSDimpact #Democracy #Resilience #Transatlantic
🇪🇺 Fortifying Freedom: "Defending Democracy in an Age of Disruption". Defending democracy is vital to Europe’s future.
CSD gathered leaders, experts to discuss how Europe can protect democracy amid war, disinformation & coercion.
#CSDimpact #Democracy #EU #RuleOfLaw #Resilience
