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Active Measures by Russian Intelligence Agencies: Alexander Malkevich in Georgia

During the 2024 parliamentary elections in Georgia, Russian propagandist Aleksandr Malkevich, who has been sanctioned by the European Union, the United States, and other countries and is wanted by the U.S. (which has set a $10 million reward for information about him), was present in the country.

Georgia’s European Future: What the EU Expects for Deoligarchization?

Blocked Websites in Georgia: A Statistical Analysis

Challenges in Accessing Beneficial Ownership Data in Hungary

In Hungary, the efforts to combat money laundering mostly rely on implementing EU rules. Rules on the ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) registry were implemented in 2021, adhering to the minimum requirements outlined in the relevant EU Directive. From the perspective of investigative journalists and NGOs, the UBO-register has not been a significant advancement.

Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Slovakia: Analysis of Current Developments and Major Needs

Slovakia was initially a pioneer in the EU in the area of beneficial ownership records, with the introduction of the first register in 2015 and the innovative Register of Public Sector Partners (RPVS) in 2017.

Beneficial Ownership Transparency in the Czech Republic: Analysis of Current Developments and Major Needs

The beneficial ownership registry in the Czech Republic has undergone significant developments since 2018, evolving from a limited non-public register to a publicly accessible Register of Beneficial Owners.

Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Poland

Anti-money laundering (hereinafter: AML) activities operate in Poland on the basis of EU regulations and the Act on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism of 1 March 2018, which implements the EU law into the national legal order.

Results of Global Index on Responsible AI in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Conspiracy Theories in the Post-Soviet Space and Georgia - Interview with Ilya Yablokov

How Russian international broadcaster uses traditional and new media environments to spread disinformation. How political elites in post-Soviet Russia use conspiracy theories for political purposes. What is happening in this regard in Georgia today?

The Threat of U.S. Sanctions and Georgia's Economy

In response to the events developing around the “Russian Law”, on May 23 the U.S.  Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a comprehensive review of the bilateral cooperation between the United States and Georgia if the law were to be adopted