We continue our conversation with Oleg Onea, SNSPA PhD candidate and security expert, in the second part of our marathon interview. This time, we “thaw” the ice on a subject that everyone has heard of, but few truly understand: The Transnistrian File. If you thought 1992 was just a year in history books, find out that the echoes of that “last Romanian-Russian war” are still heard today in your feed and in the decisions made in Brussels.
In this episode, we explore:
Transnistria for Gen Z: How do you explain what is actually happening in that separatist region to a 20-year-old without using “wooden language”?
“The Last Romanian-Russian war”: Why did the event organized at SNSPA bear this provocative title, and what is the link between the past and the tensions from 30 minutes ago?
Moscow’s anchor: Can the Republic of Moldova break Russia’s “veto” and join the EU while Russian troops are still on its territory?
The Tiraspol Bubble: What is the reality for young people growing up in the region? Are they captives in a parallel world, or do they look toward Chișinău and Europe as an escape?
The Paper solution vs. reality: A legal perspective on reintegration. Is there a legal formula for Moldova to become whole again without losing its sovereignty?
“Transnistria is the anchor with which Russia tries to hold Moldova back. The question is: how strong is the chain?”
If you want to understand the geopolitical stakes playing out at our border and why stability in Chișinău is essential for your safety, press Play.
📌 Don’t forget to listen to Part I, where we discussed who Oleg Onea is and how we protect ourselves from hybrid disinformation.
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