Honored to join The GEOSTRATA panel, Can Peace Prevail: #Ukraine’s Roadmap for Peace? I argued that while an agreement is theoretically possible, no mediator can currently broker a deal that will lead to sustainable peace. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=xokdTt… LSE IDEAS CEPA

Can Peace Prevail: Ukraine's Roadmap For Peace? The Geostrata hosted a panel on conflict resolution, covering: 1. Geopolitical impact of regional alliances on Ukraine's security. 2. Human rights violations and institutional responses in diplomacy. 3. Economic effects on

This was predicted and should never have been allowed to happen. The US now needs to step up. We have an extradition treaty with them and they need to cooperate fully. The Tate brothers stand accused of rape and human trafficking in the UK and must face our justice system.

✍️Between East and West: Navigating alliances in the Western Balkans | European Leadership Network Discover Dr. Leon Hartwell's latest paper on the Western Balkans. ⬇️Read Here europeanleadershipnetwork.org/commentary/bet…

Trump’s team wields sticks against #Ukraine, the victim, while offering carrots to #Russia, the aggressor. Meanwhile, a durable peace remains elusive. What happens next could reshape the war. Read more: newsweek.com/ukraine-russia… Newsweek LSE IDEAS

✍️Ukraine Readies for Make-or-Break Saudi Showdown With Trump Team Dr. Leon Hartwell (IDEAS Sr. Associate) was recently quoted in Newsweek, discussing Zelensky’s vulnerable position as the Trump administration applies pressure on Ukraine. ⬇️ Read Here newsweek.com/ukraine-russia…

#Ukraine is under immense pressure to appease the Trump administration—hence its acceptance of the ceasefire. But diplomacy is not The Apprentice —it is not a reality show where deals can be made on impulse and consequences are mere afterthoughts. cepa.org/article/ukrain…

📺Disinformation and Misinformation as a Threat to Democracy and Security Dr. Leon Hartwell recently participated in a panel discussion at the University of Johannesburg, discussing three decades of democracy in South Africa and Lithuania. ⬇️Watch Here youtube.com/watch?v=wyHSff…

Weekend read: On narratives and fairytales: #Serbia’s authoritarian leader’s playbook neweasterneurope.eu/2025/02/13/on-… #Balkans #disinformation New Eastern Europe LSE IDEAS CEPA

VOA interviewed me about Trump’s mediation efforts in the Russia-Ukraine war. This could be among the last articles published by VOA, as Trump issued an order to scale back the federally funded news org, labeling it "anti-Trump" and "radical." golosameriki.com/a/american-exp…

I spoke with Radio Free Europe about the new EU envoy for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, Peter Sørensen, and the mediation process. Mutual recognition must be the cornerstone of this dialogue. ‘Normalization’ is too vague—clear goals drive real progress. evropaelire.org/a/stagnimi-i-d…

My latest article: The far-right’s war on fact-checking in the U.S. has global consequences. As Silicon Valley retreats & AI fuels #disinformation, democracy—including in South Africa—is at risk. The fight for truth has never been more urgent. Read here: citizen.co.za/news/opinion/t…

✍️The death of fact-checking is a global crisis Dr. Dr. Leon Hartwell writes that the far-right's campaign against fact-checking has global consequences. If South Africa doesn't act, disinformation will undermine democracy. ⬇️ Read Here citizen.co.za/news/opinion/t…

Co-authored with Agne Rakstyte a paper on how Estonians, Latvians & Lithuanians view energy security, renewables & resilience in a shifting geopolitical landscape. lse.ac.uk/ideas/publicat… LSE IDEAS CEPA

Breaking News: A judge rebuked Apple for thwarting an antitrust ruling, criticized its chief executive and said the company must loosen its App Store grip. nyti.ms/4k2OzEh

✍️Energy Security in the Baltics: Perceptions in the Midst of the Russia-Ukraine War Read the latest Research Report by Dr. Leon Hartwell and Agne Rakstyte on perceptions on energy in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania amidst the Russia-Ukraine war. ⬇️Read Here lse.ac.uk/ideas/publicat…

✊ Student-led protests in Serbia are challenging Vučić’s grip on power. In our latest piece, Alba Alizoti and I argue it’s time for the EU to stand with them — and show it means what it says on democracy. 📖 Read here: cepa.org/article/how-th… #Serbia #EU #Democracy CEPA

How the EU Can Help Serbia’s Protesters | "As student-led protests continue to rock Serbia, President Aleksandar Vučić’s authoritarian grip is facing its most serious challenge yet." Alba Alizoti and Dr. Leon Hartwell cepa.org/article/how-th…

Google is rolling out its A.I. chatbot, Gemini, for children under 13 with major caveats for parents. Among them, tell your kids: -- Gemini isn't human -- don't put personal info into the bot -- fact-check Gemini's responses nytimes.com/2025/05/02/tec…

Here are 10 new movies our critics are talking about this week. nyti.ms/3GPzWpf