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Defending Democracy: Why Moldova’s 2025 Parliamentary Elections Matter

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, Moldova will hold pivotal parliamentary elections. This vote comes at a critical juncture for the small European nation, as it continues to navigate complex domestic challenges and struggles to position itself between Europe and Russia.

Commentary by Leah Kieff and Romina Bandura — August 29, 2025

Moldova in the Digital Age

A focus on cybersecurity is especially important as the Moldovan government continues its efforts to digitize more systems and to support the growth of the technology sector.  It is also vital given the significant uptick in cyberattacks in the country.

Report by Daniel F. Runde, Leah Kieff, and Thomas Bryja — December 4, 2024

Moldova’s Energy Future

Russia has attempted to exert influence over Moldova through manipulating or threatening to manipulate energy prices and flows, and until recently, Moldova’s long-standing efforts to develop and reform its energy sector have produced minimal results.

Report by Daniel F. Runde, Leah Kieff, and Thomas Bryja — October 11, 2024

Strengthening Moldova’s Cyber Landscape

Since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine the cyberattacks in Moldova have more than tripled, including frequent attacks on Moldovan government websites.

Critical Questions by Daniel F. Runde, Leah Kieff, and Thomas Bryja — October 8, 2024

Moldova’s October Presidential Election and EU Referendum

This October's Moldovan election is unique for several reasons, including that citizens will be voting not only for their next president but also on changing the Moldovan constitution to enshrine EU membership as a goal for Moldova.

Critical Questions by Leah Kieff — September 18, 2024

Moldova’s Gas Futures

Without true energy independence from Russia, the threat of Moscow turning off the heat in Chisinau or creating a crisis in Transnistria will remain a geopolitical tool to pressure or destabilize Moldova.

Critical Questions by Daniel F. Runde, Leah Kieff, and Thomas Bryja — September 9, 2024

Moldova’s Ukrainian Bilateral

Moldova, which is less than four hours from the frontlines of the ongoing kinetic combat and shares a border of more than 1,000 miles with Ukraine, is of key importance to the United States and its partners and allies—and not just for geographic reasons.

Critical Questions by Leah Kieff — August 13, 2024

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Transnistria?

Transnistrian reintegration is possible and important for Moldova's future. Holistic reintegration of Transnistria is key to removing not only the current Russian foothold, but also potential future Russian claims to Moldovan territory via Transnistria.  

Commentary by Leah Kieff — May 17, 2024