Transitions magazine

Transitions highlight issues and trends shaping Central and Eastern Europe, Southeastern Europe, and Eurasia – with a special emphasis on solutions journalism.

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Russia’s Silent Dissenters - Beset by fears of another mass mobilization, the prospect of mandatory military service, and pressures to “volunteer” for the front line, some 1 million young Russian men have fled the country.
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Karakalpak Animators Bring Unique Culture to Life - Uzbekistan’s animation push helps keep talented young artists – and a new generation of Karakalpaks – from losing their identity and leaving their homeland. https://t.co/YHms0uPIEj

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Turkey Between Kosovo and Serbia - Ankara’s arms sales to Kosovo and pragmatic outreach to Belgrade reveal how Turkey is recalibrating power in the Western Balkans. https://t.co/gHbqsPRpuy

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Key Dynamics of Armenia’s Parliamentary Elections - Despite lackluster popular support and Russian meddling, the Civil Contract Party remains the favorite for Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections thanks to a divided opposition. https://t.co/isa7VjgDxC

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Georgians in Iran Plead for Help - The historic Fereydani Georgian minority voices frustration at lack of support from Tbilisi amid wartime shortages and communications blackouts. https://t.co/ImLneRtJtM

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Over two days in Prague (29–30 April), Transitions officially launched Rebuilding Trust: A Multi-Stakeholder Data-Driven Journalism Initiative for Democratic Resilience. https://t.co/4QT3NaQxgO

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How Russian Activists are Saving Rivers and Fragile Landscapes - Environmental conflicts often begin with a local issue, but grow into broader conversations about justice. https://t.co/i3NNYPX2em

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She Who Remains, a novel by Rene Karabash about the ancient Albanian custom of “sworn virgins,” put Bulgarian literature in the spotlight as a contender for the International Booker Prize. https://t.co/YzGZvlhHlA

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May 20-25, for the 1st year we proudly hosted a group of students and faculty from Western Carolina University Prague Study Trip (WCU) for a short study visit to Prague.

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When ‘Transition’ Ends Before It Ever Arrived - Post-liberalism does not arrive as a coup against freedom. It arrives wrapped in “transparency,” “morality,” “national values,” “child protection,” and “security.” https://t.co/lCR4riNTvE

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Magyar Embarks on a Tour of Europe - The new prime minister wants to showcase a new Hungary, and, as promised, he started with Poland, making clear that history is far from dead. https://t.co/8ASh7O5wPz

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Colombians Caught in Russia’s War on Ukraine - War profiteers are using social media to boost the recruitment of Colombians to fight in the Russian–Ukrainian war. As the death toll mounts, Colombia is working to cut off the mercenary pipeline. https://t.co/9EepO4TZXX

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Reuters Exclusive: Trump Official Helped Secure U.S. Visa for Fugitive Polish Minister - The reported U.S.-backed escape of Zbigniew Ziobro threatens to deepen tensions with Warsaw. https://t.co/tYcWo8yxzq

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‘Where Freedom Ends’ for Wheelchair Users - Zorka Lednarova’s exhibition gives visitors a troubling perspective on the difficulties wheelchair users encounter navigating Czech and Slovak cities. https://t.co/h980WkV9C8

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Green With Uncertainty in North Macedonia - North Macedonia is committed to ending its dependence on coal power. But critics worry that the deadline will come before the country has viable renewable alternatives in place. https://t.co/ic9FwpBpkC

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Interview: Serbian Independent Media Stand Firm Despite Intimidation: As Serbia’s ruling party undermines press freedom, independent journalists and civic movements continue resisting authoritarianism. https://t.co/wJzPOIjfVm

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Ukraine’s Corruption Problem Gets Messier - For years, graft accusations against his circle did Zelenskiy little harm. Now they are hitting closer. https://t.co/YaixWDGGlF

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Vote At Your Own Risk - Attacks and intimidation of election observers marred recent Serbian local elections and could presage even worse to come at national votes later this year. https://t.co/upBmChS2DJ

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Culture - Cimrman in English: Translating Humor - A Prague English theater looks back on years of introducing international audiences to the famously untranslatable plays of Czech pseudo-legend Jara Cimrman. https://t.co/dVDvCyZrNB

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Magyar’s Mandate: Six Insights From a Post-Election Hungary - Polls show PM Peter Magyar faces a complex mandate as voters prioritize domestic issues, remain divided on Ukraine, and hesitate to abandon Russian energy. https://t.co/RDxWHgLBGX