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Kristijonas Medelis

Kristijonas Medelis is a researcher and software engineer. He worked for the Hudson Institute and Wikistrat, and specializes in Central and Eastern Europe.
Yerevan Armenia

Why Armenia and Azerbaijan Are Shooting at Each Other

This time, it’s not in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Avatar photoKristijonas MedelisJuly 30, 2020December 3, 2021
Barack Obama Vladimir Putin

Why Putin Wants to Change Russia’s Constitution

The changes would weaken the presidency, but expanding democracy is probably not on Vladimir Putin’s mind.

Avatar photoKristijonas MedelisJanuary 17, 2020November 21, 2021
Vladimir Putin Angela Merkel

Trump’s Presence Will Be Felt When Merkel and Putin Meet

America isn’t on the agenda, but Germany and Russia share concerns about Donald Trump.

Avatar photoKristijonas MedelisJanuary 10, 2020November 13, 2021

Lukashenko Isn’t Interested in Belarus-Russia Union

The Belarusian dictator is playing hard to get. Russia’s leverage is slipping away.

Avatar photoKristijonas MedelisDecember 17, 2019November 21, 2021

Breakthrough Unlikely at Normandy Four Meeting

Neither Russia nor Ukraine is ready to back down in the Donbas.

Avatar photoKristijonas MedelisDecember 6, 2019February 26, 2022

Europe Needs to Pay Attention to What’s Happening in Moldova

Without EU support, the next election could turn out to be a win for Russia.

Avatar photoKristijonas MedelisNovember 21, 2019December 2, 2021

Turkey’s Purchase of a Russian Missile System, Explained

Turkey is going ahead with a deal that its NATO allies have condemned. Why?

Avatar photoKristijonas MedelisJuly 16, 2019November 21, 2021

Lithuania’s Presidential Election Is Boring — And That’s Fine

Lithuanians aren’t buying into unrealistic promises.

Avatar photoKristijonas MedelisMay 17, 2019December 2, 2021

Three Challenges for Ukraine’s Sitcom President

Hopes are high for Ukraine’s actor-turned-politician.

Avatar photoKristijonas MedelisMay 6, 2019December 2, 2021

Estonia’s President Sends Wrong Message Meeting Putin

Kersti Kaljulaid breaks with the Baltic policy not legitimizing Russia’s aggression.

Avatar photoKristijonas MedelisApril 24, 2019November 21, 2021

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