Center for the Study of Democracy

💣 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

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

🛡️ Fortifying Freedom through Integrity: SELDI.net and the Rule of Law in Enlargement. Pioneered by CSD, SELDI highlights how good governance and anti-corruption must anchor Europe’s new growth and security agenda. #CSDimpact #Democracy #Security Link 👇

Europe faces a long war and a new race for resilience and technology. Defense & Democracy Dialogue: Fortifying Freedom will explore security, connectivity and rights on the Eastern flank. 📅11 Nov | 📍Sofia Balkan Palace #DefenseDemocracyDialogue #CSD #Geopolitics Link 👇

🇺🇸 New OFAC sanctions on Lukoil could disrupt Bulgaria’s fuel supply and weaken a key Southeast European energy hub. CSD’s latest analysis explains how Bulgaria can protect its energy security through state oversight and a temporary OFAC exemption. #EnergySecurity#CSD Link👇