CAN DEFENSE SPENDING STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH?
Europe is sharply increasing its defense spending. But can these expenditures contribute to economic growth in addition to building defense capabilities? The article was written for Mediapool
Йордан Божилов
Article
Security and Defense
European Union
ARMENIA AND NATO: A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH SECURITY IMPLICATIONS FOR THE ENTIRE SOUTH CAUCASUS AND BEYOND
Experts and politicians met in Poland to discuss Armenia’s changing political stance, particularly in light of growing regional instability and its pivot to the West. NATO’s strategic role in the South Caucasus, prospects for deepening cooperation with Armenia, and shared challenges in countering Russian influence were discussed. Special attention was paid to the dynamics of Turkish-Armenian relations and their implications for regional security. The forum aimed to foster an informed dialogue to connect NATO and Armenia through diplomacy, resilience, and strategic alignment.
Dr. Ivo Tsekov
Brief
Security and Defense
NATO
The need for a new National Security Strategy, the Russian threat and the role of the services
A national security strategy is necessary because it assesses the security environment and defines the country's key interests and policies.
Yordan Bozhilov
Brief
Bulgarian Foreign Policy
Security and Defense
TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONS
Speech of Mr. Yordan Bozhilov at the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum, Romania 22-23 May, 2025
Yordan Bozhilov
Brief
Balkans and Black Sea
Security and Defense
NATO
CRITICAL OFFSHORE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE VERSUS HYBRID THREATS. HOW CAN WE IMPROVE RESILIENCE
Speaking notes of Mr. Yordan Bozhilov at the Black sea and Balkans Security Forum, Romania 22-23 May, 2025
Yordan Bozhilov
Brief
Balkans and Black Sea
EUROPEAN DEFENSE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR BULGARIAN BUSINESS PARTICIPATION IN PROJECTS
The lecture was delivered to members of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and presented the main ideas of European defense and the opportunities for participation in various projects, primarily under the European Defense Fund.
Йордан Божилов
Article
Security and Defense
European Union