The geopolitics of Moldova: What impact will Russia's war have?

In part II of our discussion about Moldova, we take a deeper look with OSW expert Kamil Całus at more recent Moldova politics, connected with the war in Ukraine, anti-government protests that have been taking place in the country since September 2022 and how likely a Moldova-Romania reunification is.

Since the war in Ukraine, Moldova has been subject to Russian violations of its airspace, with Russian missiles flying over Moldovan airspace, not to mention ignoring Moldova's neutrality in this conflict. What does this change in light of Moldova's NATO and EU accession expectations or is it more likely for Moldova and Romania to reunify?

Also on our radar is Ilan Shor, founder of the Șor Party and organiser of the recent protests in Moldova - a controversial businessman, who has been sentenced for committing the "theft of the century". We take a look at his political support, most recent scandals and links with Russia.

🔵 For more on the history, language and introduction to this fascinating country, make sure to watch part I of our conversation with Centre for Eastern Studies expert Kamil Całus:
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