Ivan Krastev
Irelandpolitical scientistMaleb. 19656.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ivan Krastev is a prominent Bulgarian political scientist and thinker known for his insights on democracy, liberalism, and the political landscape of Eastern Europe. He is the co-founder of the Centre for Liberal Strategies in Sofia and a frequent commentator on European affairs. Krastev's work often explores the challenges faced by liberal democracies in the context of rising populism and nationalism, particularly in post-communist countries. His views on the complexities of democracy in Eastern Europe have earned him recognition as an influential voice in contemporary political discourse.
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Ivan Krastev comments on Donald Trump's short-term thinking compared to authoritarian leaders like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
Does your life lack direction? Too much urgency may be to blame – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-01
Ivan Krastev is a co-author of the book 'The Light That Went Out: A Reckoning' alongside Stephen Holmes.
Опасностите от властови вакуум в Иран
Bulgaria· 2026-03-02
Ivan Krastev raises a critical question about America's commitment to freedom in light of its changing global stance.
Die Attraktivität der USA nimmt Schaden
Switzerland· 2026-02-20
Ivan Krastev described Trump as a nationalist 'without history.'
MAGA’s right-wing allies in Europe are repulsed by Trump’s push for Greenland
United States· 2026-01-30
Ivan Krastev is the president of the Center for Liberal Studies.
Ερευνα: Οι Ευρωπαίοι βλέπουν σαν εχθρό τις ΗΠΑ
Greece· 2026-01-16
Ivan Krastev is one of the authors of the report discussing changing perceptions of the US and China.
Trump is making China – not America – great again, global survey suggests | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2026-01-15Ivan Krastev is involved in the analysis regarding the impact of Trump's policies on Western alliances.
“O Ocidente morreu”, e a “América primeiro” de Trump aproximou o mundo da China | Diplomacia
Portugal· 2026-01-14Ivan Krastev writes about the ideological divisions defining Trump's policies.
Trump y su deseo de crear un electorado europeo de extrema derecha | Ideas
Spain· 2025-11-30
Ivan Krastev is a prominent political scientist discussing the challenges facing Europe today.
Ivan Krastev, politólogo: “El excesivo pesimismo europeo es una estupidez, una profecía autocumplida” | InternacionalSpain· 2025-11-02
Ivan Krastev discusses the war and security, emphasizing that the clash of imagination is the greatest challenge.
Иван Кръстев за войната и сигурността: Сблъсъкът на въображение е най-големиятBulgaria· 2025-11-02Ivan Krastev is the president of the Center for Liberal Studies in Sofia and a prominent political thinker in Europe.
Ιβάν Κράστεφ στην «Κ»: Η Ευρώπη δεν είναι έτοιμη γι’ αυτόν τον κόσμοGreece· 2025-10-07
Ivan Krastev is mentioned as a pro-communist figure alongside Mikhail Mihaylov and Evgeny Dainov.
Коментари - Политика | Неформален кръг от общественици ще обединява демократичната общност и ще търси кандидат за президентBulgaria· 2025-09-16
The author is a political scientist.
Кога кампањите против корупцијата стануваат корумпирани
North Macedonia· 2025-08-08
Ivan Krastev is cited as a political scientist who predicts that Trump's presidency will reshape geopolitics in Europe.
La sumisión de Bruselas a Trump da alas a la extrema derecha | InternacionalSpain· 2025-08-03
Ivan Krastev is a political scientist from the Centre for Liberal Strategies who discusses the implications of the USA's changing stance on European security.
Európa už nie je iba mierový projekt. Väčšina podporuje zbrojenie (prieskum)
Slovakia· 2025-06-25Ivan Krastev argues that a new ideological alignment is taking shape in Europe regarding its relationship with the US.
Global confidence in Volodymyr Zelensky now evenly split, polling shows
Australia· 2025-06-24Ivan Krastev is another author of the report highlighting the EU's transformation into a security project.
Portugal kardab Vene rünnakut rohkem kui Eesti
Estonia· 2025-06-23Ivan Krastev is the chair of the Centre for Liberal Strategies and discusses the impact of Trump's presidency on European far-right parties.
Europeans back higher defence spending amid Russia threat, poll finds | NatoUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-23Ivan Krastev described the Trump administration as a 'revolutionary government in the form of an imperial court'.
Selv i den lange række af radikale angreb på videregående uddannelser skiller Trump-regeringens seneste bredside mod Harvard sig ud i sin grusomhed
Denmark· 2025-05-30
Iván Krastev described Trump's government as a 'revolutionary government in the form of an imperial court'.
Πόλεμος αυτοκαταστροφής για την ΑμερικήGreece· 2025-05-25
Ivan Krastev wrote a very lucid book about the complexities of Europe.
El debate | ¿Sigue siendo atractiva la idea de Europa? | OpiniónSpain· 2025-05-21
Ivan Krastev pointed out the importance of universities for American influence.
Dramatisk hjerneflukt fra USA er en gavepakke til Kina
Norway· 2025-05-07
Ivan Krastev pointed out the importance of universities for American influence.
Dramatisk hjerneflukt fra USA er en gavepakke til KinaNorway· 2025-05-06Ivan Krastev commented on Putin's regime trivializing Nazism.
Ce va proclama Putin de Ziua Victoriei: rescrierea istoriei atinge un nou nivel
Romania· 2025-05-05
Ivan Krastev believes that the current changes are as significant as the end of the Cold War and the reunification of Europe in 1989.
Europa presses fra Russland og USA. Kan Tyskland redde Vesten?Norway· 2025-04-30Ivan Krastev is a Bulgarian political scientist who participated in the discussion.
Jens Christian Grondahl, écrivain danois : « S’il y a bien quelque chose d’européen, c’est ce jeu léger entre le particulier et l’universel »
France· 2025-03-30
Ivan Krastev observes the shift from a 'democracy of citizens' to a 'democracy of fans' in the United States.
Um país conseguiu ‘desviar’ da polarização. Veja essa e outras lições globais contra o radicalismo
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-16
Krastev is referenced for his views on Trump's impact on the separation of powers in the U.S.
Las instituciones morales europeas | OpiniónSpain· 2025-03-07
Iván Krástev co-authored a report criticizing hardline immigration policies.
El acuerdo catalán empuja el debate al terreno preferido de Aliança y de Vox | EspañaSpain· 2025-03-05
Ivan Krastev is mentioned as part of the elite influenced by Soros.
Коментари - Анализи | Европа трябва да похити революционните планове на Тръмп за светаBulgaria· 2025-03-04
