Raluca Besliu is originally from Romania, but currently lives in Belgium. She is interested in Romanian and Eastern European affairs, human rights issues, and global governance.
Articles
14.06.2022
Russia and Ukraine’s Tug of War over Memory
Raluca Besliu looks at how evolving narratives of national history helped pave the way to war.
Read more22.04.2022
Why Russia Finds Friends in Africa
Russia’s courtship of African nations since the Cold War era could be paying off.
Read more03.03.2022
Russia’s Partnership with China is the Sign of a New World
Since Russia has been looking east to lessen its dependence on the West, how much will EU and US sanctions hurt?
Read more17.02.2022
The Power Struggle Derailing Romania’s Vaccination Campaign
Romania's vaccination campaign conceals a power struggle which could push the country past breaking point.
Read more11.10.2021
The Technology That Could Alter Human Nature
Raluca Besliu examines the implications of a proposed AI implant for the human brain.
Read more10.08.2021
The Romanian Protest Wave: A Path to a New Political Era?
The actions of citizens taking to the streets to call for political change have had a defining impact on Romania's recent history and continue to shape its politics.
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