When the West Blurs the Rules, the Kremlin Sharpens the Knife — Ukraine Pays in Blood
How narrative erosion enables Russia’s war of terror against Ukrainian civilians — and democracy itself
By Jabir Deralla Russia is not waging a conventional war against Ukraine. It is waging a campaign...
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Escalating the Pressure: Anti-EU and Anti-NATO Propaganda Narratives Surge Across Europe and the Western Balkans
CIVIL Hybrid Threats mid-January 2026 assessment signals a sustained escalation of Russian-aligned propaganda targeting Alliance cohesion and public confidence
CIVIL Hybrid Threats Monitoring in mid-January 2026 identifies a significant and sustained...
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A Trip to Berlin
For Professor Védrine, the Berlin Security Conference revealed an ignored reality: the Franco-German couple no longer exists. Washington now openly supports Germany as the continent’s sole leader.
By Olivier Védrine Invited in November to the Berlin Security Conference to receive, on behalf of...
Diversion Instead of Debate: How an EU Document Became a Political Spectacle in North Macedonia
Rhetoric, amplification, and the erosion of accountability in the EU accession process
By Jabir Deralla There has been no substantial public debate in North Macedonia about the...
When the West Blurs the Rules, the Kremlin Sharpens the Knife — Ukraine Pays in Blood
How narrative erosion enables Russia’s war of terror against Ukrainian civilians — and democracy itself
By Jabir Deralla Russia is not waging a conventional war against Ukraine. It is waging a campaign...
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Look What You Made Me Do: Iran’s Protest Death Toll and the Authoritarian Logic of Blaming the Victim
From Khamenei’s speech on the Iran protests to a global authoritarian propaganda script – how narrative inversion and hybrid-warfare propaganda are constructed in Iran and across other authoritarian regimes
By Jabir Deralla Widespread protests erupted across Iran on 28 December 2025 amid deepening...
When the West Blurs the Rules, the Kremlin Sharpens the Knife — Ukraine Pays in Blood
How narrative erosion enables Russia’s war of terror against Ukrainian civilians — and democracy itself
By Jabir Deralla Russia is not waging a conventional war against Ukraine. It is waging a campaign...
Warmth for Ukraine – Joint Solidarity Campaign
Winter is being used as a weapon. Our response is simple and human: warmth, care, and shared...
(LOCAL ELECTIONS 2025) The voices of hate that humiliated democracy: Sexism, ethnic divisions and nationalism
Ahead of the Local Elections 2025, North Macedonia faced a serious wave of hate speech, ethnic and...
AI and Human Cognition: From Anthropocentrism to Plural Intelligence and Beyond
Intelligence, responsibility, and coexistence in a time of transition
By Jabir Deralla The end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 are marked by an intensified debate...
Is the story of Montenegro as an ecological state coming to an end?
The protest in the Zeta region of citizens opposing the construction of a wastewater treatment plant is part of an anti-European project supported, without a doubt, by neighboring Serbia. A series of stories have also emerged that darken the image of Montenegro’s environmental successes, and this will also affect the image this country leaves in Brussels
By Ljubomir Kostovski The New Year holidays will certainly influence the fading of the full effect...
Edward P. Joseph on Serbia, NATO, and the Kosovo Model: A Strategic Proposal with Implications for Ukraine
An exclusive interview examining a Balkans-centered strategy to weaken Russian influence and strengthen Ukraine’s position.
Edward P. Joseph is a leading American voice on the Balkans and a prominent expert on conflict...
Local Elections 2025 Report: Lessons Not Learned — Now in Print, After Its Digital Release in December
CIVIL Publishes Book-Length Analysis and Recommendations on the 2025 Local Elections in North Macedonia
PRESS RELEASE Skopje, January 16, 2026 — CIVIL – Center for Freedom announces the release of the...
(LOCAL ELECTIONS 2025) The voices of hate that humiliated democracy: Sexism, ethnic divisions and nationalism
Ahead of the Local Elections 2025, North Macedonia faced a serious wave of hate speech, ethnic and...
When the West Blurs the Rules, the Kremlin Sharpens the Knife — Ukraine Pays in Blood
How narrative erosion enables Russia’s war of terror against Ukrainian civilians — and democracy itself
By Jabir Deralla Russia is not waging a conventional war against Ukraine. It is waging a campaign...
The myths of the Russian military power: Nonexistent tanks, suspension of production and repairs of tanks and missile systems
By XHABIR DERALLA The myth of the Russian military power is probably one of the oldest and most...
AI and Human Cognition: From Anthropocentrism to Plural Intelligence and Beyond
Intelligence, responsibility, and coexistence in a time of transition
By Jabir Deralla The end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 are marked by an intensified debate...
When the West Blurs the Rules, the Kremlin Sharpens the Knife — Ukraine Pays in Blood
How narrative erosion enables Russia’s war of terror against Ukrainian civilians — and democracy itself
By Jabir Deralla Russia is not waging a conventional war against Ukraine. It is waging a campaign...
Read More
Warmth for Ukraine – Joint Solidarity Campaign
Winter is being used as a weapon. Our response is simple and human: warmth, care, and shared...
Read More
Look What You Made Me Do: Iran’s Protest Death Toll and the Authoritarian Logic of Blaming the Victim
From Khamenei’s speech on the Iran protests to a global authoritarian propaganda script – how narrative inversion and hybrid-warfare propaganda are constructed in Iran and across other authoritarian regimes
By Jabir Deralla Widespread protests erupted across Iran on 28 December 2025 amid deepening...
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