Contents In the throes of crises

35 Russian infrastructure attacks

7 When crises become aim to create humanitarian crisis Maciej Zaniewicz political tools Marcel H. Van Herpen In a crisis situation nothing is certain. We all share the unpleasant feeling that we are slowly losing the firm ground beneath our feet. And this crisis mood colours also our view of the future. Yet, there are actors who consciously and willingly cause crisis situations with the intention to profit from the ensuing chaos.

12 Renewing the promise

42 Tackling the climate crisis in a time of war Isabelle de Pommereau

51 A nuclear crisis or nuclear discourse? Kinga Anna Gajda A nuclear threat which induces the fear of even a possible attack can serve as the perfect bogeyman.

of European solidarity Basil Kerski The war in Ukraine reminds us that the peaceful civic revolutions of 1989 – 91 have not yet been completed. Today Vladimir Putin is once again tr ying to stop Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity and reverse its dynamics. He is also the co-creator of a new nationalistic populism in Europe and the United States. The main goal of this movement is to destroy civic culture and solidarity among people.

18 Is Europe’s democracy in crisis?

Filip Kostelka Like their predecessors in the 1920s and 1930s, today’s populists understand that by dividing society and delegitimising their adversaries, they can get away with blatant violations of the democratic rules.

23 The EU economy may not be in the best shape, but Ukraine will not be abandoned Lesia Dubenko

Essays and Analysis

55 North Macedonia in the crosshairs of Russian propaganda Jovan Gjorgovski

61 War at the border, protests at home.

Pressure mounts on Moldova William Fleeson

75 How Hungary’s Russia connection undermines EU support for Ukraine Gabriela Greilinger

82 Georgia’s strong economic performance comes at a heavy price Mackenzie Baldinger Since February 24th 2022, Georgia’s economic ties and dependence regarding Russia have markedly increased.

29 The easy times are behind us,

but we are not giving up Iwona Reichardt Poland responded generously to the mass inflow of refugees from Ukraine as Russia invaded in February last year. However, the need for help continues with every day of the war.

89 Puzzles of an extremely difficult level.

The post-war recovery of Ukraine Maciej Makulski

94 A Marshall Plan for Ukraine should prioritise harm done to humans, not buildings Maksym Popovych