Eurasia
Experts for international foreign and security policy
The EPIS ThinkTank brings students together with experts. The Advisory Board comprises experts from various fields of foreign and security policy. The members of the Advisory Board advise the EPIS ThinkTank and support our students in their research. Through their experience and contacts, we benefit from the added value of practical experience.
Behind the Ballots of the 2024 Russian Presidential Election
Insights and Implications amidst an Ongoing War
In the upcoming Russian presidential elections, President Putin is expected to portray himself as the unchallenged leader, maintaining his dominance over the Russian state.
Björn Laurin
Kühn
Junior Research Fellow
March
Bulgaria’s Seventh Parliamentary Election in less than four Years
What’s at Stake for Bulgarian Democracy and why the European Union Ought to pay more Attention
Bulgaria's ongoing political instability reflects deep divisions and challenges to coherent national governance.
November
Cancelled: 2024 Elections in Ukraine
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Comparison of Russian & EU Arms Supply During Ukraine War
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Russia outproduces the EU in arms, leveraging a wartime economy, while the EU struggles with limited production capacity, posing future conflict risks despite higher equipment quality.
October
Estimated Delivery of Artillery Shells to Ukraine and Russia
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Georgia's New “Foreign Agents” Law
EU's Cooperation Amid Democratic Erosion
Georgia's new foreign agents law labels NGOs with significant foreign funding as working for foreign powers, harming its EU accession prospects and drawing criticism for being anti-democratic.
Paula
Bisa
Senior Research Fellow
May
Mongolia’s Strategic Relevance for European Diversification Efforts
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Mongolia is an attractive partner to diversify partnerships of European countries. Its raw materials and strategic location make it valuable.
Arne
Ronneberger
Junior Research Fellow
August
The Axis of Rogues
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The Axis of Rogues undermines the Western-led order. Iran and North Korea arm Russia in its Ukraine invasion, while China strengthens ties with Russia.
Felix
Heuner
Working Group Leader
June
The EU's Toolbox for Ukraine
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The Possible EU-Enlargement to Ukraine
Conditions & Obstacles
In this briefing, we look at the question of EU -Enlargement to Ukraine and check if Kyiv fulfills the Copenhagen Criteria.
Jonas
Pfeufer
Senior Research Fellow
February
The Shadow Network
How Kazakh and Kyrgyz Firms Facilitate Sanction Circumvention
Following 2022 sanctions, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan helped Russia bypass restrictions on dual-use goods, leading to tighter US and EU countermeasures.
July
The Temporary Protection Directive vs. The Dublin Agreement
The Sleeping Beauty of the European Union?
The Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) was activated for the first time in 2022 for Ukrainian refugees. While effective, its temporary nature raises concerns.
Mara
Sandru
Senior Research Fellow
September