Goran Buldioski
@gbuldioski.bsky.social
Senior Fellow @HertieSchool, University of Governance In Berlin. Former Director @OpenSocietyFoundations Europe and Central Asia. Loves 🚴🏻♂️&☕️&jazz. Posts are mine. RT≠endorsements.
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Goran Buldioski
@gbuldioski.bsky.social
· Mar 25
A good one for my first post on this platform :-). @wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social from @visegradinsight.bsky.social and I elaborated our ideas on how a liberal pro-democracy strategy for defense may look like. I am grateful to @EuropeanLiberalForum for publishing it. liberalforum.eu/publication/...
Europeans are ready to spend.
If we want legitimacy, we do not need explaining, we need a deep-rooted purpose, motivation and a debate shaped by democratic values.
More in our new piece (with @NicuPopescu):
“Who Wants to Defend Europe?” @projectsyndicate.bsky.social Read in the link below
(3/3)
If we want legitimacy, we do not need explaining, we need a deep-rooted purpose, motivation and a debate shaped by democratic values.
More in our new piece (with @NicuPopescu):
“Who Wants to Defend Europe?” @projectsyndicate.bsky.social Read in the link below
(3/3)
July 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Europeans are ready to spend.
If we want legitimacy, we do not need explaining, we need a deep-rooted purpose, motivation and a debate shaped by democratic values.
More in our new piece (with @NicuPopescu):
“Who Wants to Defend Europe?” @projectsyndicate.bsky.social Read in the link below
(3/3)
If we want legitimacy, we do not need explaining, we need a deep-rooted purpose, motivation and a debate shaped by democratic values.
More in our new piece (with @NicuPopescu):
“Who Wants to Defend Europe?” @projectsyndicate.bsky.social Read in the link below
(3/3)
What’s worth defending?
Not just territory — but democracy, pluralism, civic space.
Rearmament without democratic purpose risks becoming just another culture war.
That’s not security. That’s surrender.
(2/3)
Not just territory — but democracy, pluralism, civic space.
Rearmament without democratic purpose risks becoming just another culture war.
That’s not security. That’s surrender.
(2/3)
The recent Iberian Peninsula blackout exposed the vulnerability of Europe’s power grids, underscoring the urgent need for greater resilience against energy blackmail, note @hertieschool.bsky.social’s @gbuldioski.bsky.social and @ecfr.eu’s Nicu Popescu.
Who Wants to Defend Europe?
Nicu Popescu & Goran Buldioski urge policymakers to win over skeptical voters before growing opposition derails rearmament efforts.
www.project-syndicate.org
July 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
What’s worth defending?
Not just territory — but democracy, pluralism, civic space.
Rearmament without democratic purpose risks becoming just another culture war.
That’s not security. That’s surrender.
(2/3)
Not just territory — but democracy, pluralism, civic space.
Rearmament without democratic purpose risks becoming just another culture war.
That’s not security. That’s surrender.
(2/3)
Europe is rearming fast — more tanks, more ammo, bigger budgets.
But the real risk isn’t just military.
It’s political.
If democratic leaders don’t shape the why of defence, the far right will.
And that won’t make Europe safer.
(1/3)
But the real risk isn’t just military.
It’s political.
If democratic leaders don’t shape the why of defence, the far right will.
And that won’t make Europe safer.
(1/3)
The recent Iberian Peninsula blackout exposed the vulnerability of Europe’s power grids, underscoring the urgent need for greater resilience against energy blackmail, note @hertieschool.bsky.social’s @gbuldioski.bsky.social and @ecfr.eu’s Nicu Popescu.
Who Wants to Defend Europe?
Nicu Popescu & Goran Buldioski urge policymakers to win over skeptical voters before growing opposition derails rearmament efforts.
www.project-syndicate.org
July 14, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Europe is rearming fast — more tanks, more ammo, bigger budgets.
But the real risk isn’t just military.
It’s political.
If democratic leaders don’t shape the why of defence, the far right will.
And that won’t make Europe safer.
(1/3)
But the real risk isn’t just military.
It’s political.
If democratic leaders don’t shape the why of defence, the far right will.
And that won’t make Europe safer.
(1/3)
Reposted by Goran Buldioski
On 13 May: How to reprogram mainstream parties to win elections while boosting defence posture with @gbuldioski.bsky.social and Magda Jakubowska and RENEW MEPs hosted by @eurliberalforum.bsky.social
READ: liberalforum.eu/publication/... and let me know if interested
READ: liberalforum.eu/publication/... and let me know if interested
From Soft to Hard Power - The European Liberal Forum
EU leaders acknowledge that they must rise to the demands of hard power global competition.
liberalforum.eu
May 9, 2025 at 9:24 AM
On 13 May: How to reprogram mainstream parties to win elections while boosting defence posture with @gbuldioski.bsky.social and Magda Jakubowska and RENEW MEPs hosted by @eurliberalforum.bsky.social
READ: liberalforum.eu/publication/... and let me know if interested
READ: liberalforum.eu/publication/... and let me know if interested
Reposted by Goran Buldioski
👉 #Defence spending shouldn’t be seen as a simple budgetary choice but as a cornerstone of national security and economic prosperity. Check out our paper by @wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social and @gbuldioski.bsky.social on how #Europe could become a #HardPower. 📖Read here: bit.ly/4j1SJvB
From Soft to Hard Power - The European Liberal Forum
EU leaders acknowledge that they must rise to the demands of hard power global competition.
bit.ly
May 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
👉 #Defence spending shouldn’t be seen as a simple budgetary choice but as a cornerstone of national security and economic prosperity. Check out our paper by @wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social and @gbuldioski.bsky.social on how #Europe could become a #HardPower. 📖Read here: bit.ly/4j1SJvB
Reposted by Goran Buldioski
On 13 May we spoke with @gbuldioski.bsky.social at @europarl.europa.eu policy debate organised by @eurliberalforum.bsky.social on how mainstream parties strategies that boost our defence posture and help win elections. Read our paper: liberalforum.eu/publication/... More ideas to follow
May 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
On 13 May we spoke with @gbuldioski.bsky.social at @europarl.europa.eu policy debate organised by @eurliberalforum.bsky.social on how mainstream parties strategies that boost our defence posture and help win elections. Read our paper: liberalforum.eu/publication/... More ideas to follow
🎙️ New Podcast Series: Think Tanks in a Changing Europe
Explore how European think tank leaders navigate shrinking funding, political pressures, and policy demands.
Enrique Mendizabal and I engage with directors sharing insights on sustaining impact in uncertain times: onthinktanks.org/podcast/
Explore how European think tank leaders navigate shrinking funding, political pressures, and policy demands.
Enrique Mendizabal and I engage with directors sharing insights on sustaining impact in uncertain times: onthinktanks.org/podcast/
https://onthinktanks.org/podcas/
April 11, 2025 at 9:09 AM
🎙️ New Podcast Series: Think Tanks in a Changing Europe
Explore how European think tank leaders navigate shrinking funding, political pressures, and policy demands.
Enrique Mendizabal and I engage with directors sharing insights on sustaining impact in uncertain times: onthinktanks.org/podcast/
Explore how European think tank leaders navigate shrinking funding, political pressures, and policy demands.
Enrique Mendizabal and I engage with directors sharing insights on sustaining impact in uncertain times: onthinktanks.org/podcast/
More defense spending ≠ more security.
Europe needs to fix its strategic mindset.
What if the real “capacity gap” is psychological? Read the full article @projectsyndicate.bsky.social here: www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e... 5/5
Europe needs to fix its strategic mindset.
What if the real “capacity gap” is psychological? Read the full article @projectsyndicate.bsky.social here: www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e... 5/5
April 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
More defense spending ≠ more security.
Europe needs to fix its strategic mindset.
What if the real “capacity gap” is psychological? Read the full article @projectsyndicate.bsky.social here: www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e... 5/5
Europe needs to fix its strategic mindset.
What if the real “capacity gap” is psychological? Read the full article @projectsyndicate.bsky.social here: www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e... 5/5
🚨 EU's Readiness 2030 sounds great.
But readiness isn’t just about logistics—it’s about resolve.
And that’s what's in short supply in European capitals. 4/5
But readiness isn’t just about logistics—it’s about resolve.
And that’s what's in short supply in European capitals. 4/5
Europe’s defense debate needs less bureaucracy and more bravery.
💬 “While Europeans cherish peace, they largely lack the resolve to fight for it.”
The real arsenal? Conviction. 3/5
💬 “While Europeans cherish peace, they largely lack the resolve to fight for it.”
The real arsenal? Conviction. 3/5
Decades of peace have made Europe safe, prosperous—and dangerously complacent.
The EU’s defense push won’t work unless it sparks a will to fight rooted in democratic values, not just fear. 2/5
The EU’s defense push won’t work unless it sparks a will to fight rooted in democratic values, not just fear. 2/5
April 11, 2025 at 7:27 AM
🚨 EU's Readiness 2030 sounds great.
But readiness isn’t just about logistics—it’s about resolve.
And that’s what's in short supply in European capitals. 4/5
But readiness isn’t just about logistics—it’s about resolve.
And that’s what's in short supply in European capitals. 4/5
Europe’s defense debate needs less bureaucracy and more bravery.
💬 “While Europeans cherish peace, they largely lack the resolve to fight for it.”
The real arsenal? Conviction. 3/5
💬 “While Europeans cherish peace, they largely lack the resolve to fight for it.”
The real arsenal? Conviction. 3/5
Decades of peace have made Europe safe, prosperous—and dangerously complacent.
The EU’s defense push won’t work unless it sparks a will to fight rooted in democratic values, not just fear. 2/5
The EU’s defense push won’t work unless it sparks a will to fight rooted in democratic values, not just fear. 2/5
Europe is investing in tanks, missiles, and coordination. But what it lacks most isn’t firepower—it’s fire in the belly.
Until Europeans believe their way of life is worth defending, no strategy will stick.
@wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social and I wrote for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social. 1/5.
Until Europeans believe their way of life is worth defending, no strategy will stick.
@wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social and I wrote for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social. 1/5.
April 11, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Europe’s defense debate needs less bureaucracy and more bravery.
💬 “While Europeans cherish peace, they largely lack the resolve to fight for it.”
The real arsenal? Conviction. 3/5
💬 “While Europeans cherish peace, they largely lack the resolve to fight for it.”
The real arsenal? Conviction. 3/5
Decades of peace have made Europe safe, prosperous—and dangerously complacent.
The EU’s defense push won’t work unless it sparks a will to fight rooted in democratic values, not just fear. 2/5
The EU’s defense push won’t work unless it sparks a will to fight rooted in democratic values, not just fear. 2/5
Europe is investing in tanks, missiles, and coordination. But what it lacks most isn’t firepower—it’s fire in the belly.
Until Europeans believe their way of life is worth defending, no strategy will stick.
@wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social and I wrote for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social. 1/5.
Until Europeans believe their way of life is worth defending, no strategy will stick.
@wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social and I wrote for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social. 1/5.
Our @projectsyndicate.bsky.social @gbuldioski.bsky.social article is up! ⏫
April 11, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Decades of peace have made Europe safe, prosperous—and dangerously complacent.
The EU’s defense push won’t work unless it sparks a will to fight rooted in democratic values, not just fear. 2/5
The EU’s defense push won’t work unless it sparks a will to fight rooted in democratic values, not just fear. 2/5
Europe is investing in tanks, missiles, and coordination. But what it lacks most isn’t firepower—it’s fire in the belly.
Until Europeans believe their way of life is worth defending, no strategy will stick.
@wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social and I wrote for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social. 1/5.
Until Europeans believe their way of life is worth defending, no strategy will stick.
@wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social and I wrote for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social. 1/5.
Our @projectsyndicate.bsky.social @gbuldioski.bsky.social article is up! ⏫
April 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Europe is investing in tanks, missiles, and coordination. But what it lacks most isn’t firepower—it’s fire in the belly.
Until Europeans believe their way of life is worth defending, no strategy will stick.
@wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social and I wrote for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social. 1/5.
Until Europeans believe their way of life is worth defending, no strategy will stick.
@wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social and I wrote for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social. 1/5.
Reposted by Goran Buldioski
W październiku napisaliśmy z @gbuldioski.bsky.social o sondażu Gallupa. Czy był(a)byś gotowy/a bronić kraju, gdyby został zaatakowany? TAK: 49% Polaków, 23% Niemców, 33% UK. Liderzy centrowych partii politycznych zaczynają rozumieć, że coś z tym muszą zrobić. Krok Tuska w dobrą stronę @wyborcza.pl
March 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
W październiku napisaliśmy z @gbuldioski.bsky.social o sondażu Gallupa. Czy był(a)byś gotowy/a bronić kraju, gdyby został zaatakowany? TAK: 49% Polaków, 23% Niemców, 33% UK. Liderzy centrowych partii politycznych zaczynają rozumieć, że coś z tym muszą zrobić. Krok Tuska w dobrą stronę @wyborcza.pl
Reposted by Goran Buldioski
Mass military training isn’t just about combat—it’s about building a society that understands its duty to freedom.
Click to read @gbuldioski.bsky.social and @wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social 's take ⤵️
Click to read @gbuldioski.bsky.social and @wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social 's take ⤵️
What Democrats Can Learn from Tusk's Defence Policy Playbook - COMMENTARY
Europe faces a critical choice: defend democracy or leave it to nationalists. As military readiness declines and defence becomes a political tool, pro-democracy leaders must act. Poland’s approach —…
visegradinsight.eu
March 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Mass military training isn’t just about combat—it’s about building a society that understands its duty to freedom.
Click to read @gbuldioski.bsky.social and @wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social 's take ⤵️
Click to read @gbuldioski.bsky.social and @wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social 's take ⤵️
Reposted by Goran Buldioski
The current turmoil in U.S. public administration could be an opportunity to build new ties across the Atlantic.
My piece in @foreignpolicy.com with @gbuldioski.bsky.social
foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/19/m...
My piece in @foreignpolicy.com with @gbuldioski.bsky.social
foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/19/m...
DOGE’s Victims Could Be Europe’s Gain
Vast U.S. human capital is now available. Europe—and the future trans-Atlantic relationship—could benefit.
foreignpolicy.com
March 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The current turmoil in U.S. public administration could be an opportunity to build new ties across the Atlantic.
My piece in @foreignpolicy.com with @gbuldioski.bsky.social
foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/19/m...
My piece in @foreignpolicy.com with @gbuldioski.bsky.social
foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/19/m...
A good one for my first post on this platform :-). @wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social from @visegradinsight.bsky.social and I elaborated our ideas on how a liberal pro-democracy strategy for defense may look like. I am grateful to @EuropeanLiberalForum for publishing it. liberalforum.eu/publication/...
March 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
A good one for my first post on this platform :-). @wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social from @visegradinsight.bsky.social and I elaborated our ideas on how a liberal pro-democracy strategy for defense may look like. I am grateful to @EuropeanLiberalForum for publishing it. liberalforum.eu/publication/...
Reposted by Goran Buldioski
🇭🇺 🇵🇱 HU granting political asylum to Romanowski potentially sets a dangerous precedent that weaponises asylum to undermine the rule of law writes Goran Buldioski and Katerina Kolozova.
Click to read their analysis here ⤵️
visegradinsight.eu/orbans-illib...
Click to read their analysis here ⤵️
visegradinsight.eu/orbans-illib...
Orbán’s Illiberal Network Grows with Romanowski’s Hungary Asylum
Hungary granting political asylum to Marcin Romanowski marks the first time one EU member has offered such protection to a politician from another. Critics see this as a dangerous precedent that weapo...
visegradinsight.eu
January 30, 2025 at 8:14 AM
🇭🇺 🇵🇱 HU granting political asylum to Romanowski potentially sets a dangerous precedent that weaponises asylum to undermine the rule of law writes Goran Buldioski and Katerina Kolozova.
Click to read their analysis here ⤵️
visegradinsight.eu/orbans-illib...
Click to read their analysis here ⤵️
visegradinsight.eu/orbans-illib...