Report Summary

This report presents a thorough examination of the current geopolitical and security environment throughout Europe and Eurasia, with an emphasis on significant developments in Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, and the Caucasus region.

Armenia navigates regional tensions while Belarus intensifies its pre-election crackdown on dissent. Moldova grapples with an acute energy crisis following Russia's cessation of gas exports through Ukraine, prompting shifts toward alternative energy sources. In the Western Balkans, Kosovo accelerates arms production, and Montenegro strengthens EU integration efforts. Across Eastern Europe, Ukraine secures its first LNG shipment from the U.S., underscoring the region’s broader transition from Russian energy dependence.

Amid these dynamics, the region’s stability hinges on enhanced cooperation to address security threats, governance issues, and energy vulnerabilities while fostering economic resilience.