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March 3, 2026
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New Open Access Chapter on Eurocentrism in Regionalism Theories

An open-access chapter on why regionalism theories can appear universal yet still carry Europe-based assumptions, published in UNU-CRIS’s two-volume Essays on Global Regionalism project. Dr. Ivo Ganchev has published a new open-access essay examining a persistent puzzle in the study of regional integration: why regional organisations in Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia are so frequently […]

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June 5, 2025
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New Book: The Branding Boardroom Launched at Times Square with Free Digital Access

Strategy expert unveils legacy book with insights from top branding thinkers, based on his hit podcast with over one million views. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /www.ivoganchev.com/ — Dr. Ivo Ganchev, renowned business and political strategist, has unveiled his new book, The Branding Boardroom: Deep Conversations with Global Thought Leaders, with […]

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May 2, 2025
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New Regional Orders: Dr. Ivo Ganchev Launches Global Podcast

On 2 May 2025, Dr. Ivo Ganchev, Founding Director of the Centre for Regional Integration, launched New Regional Orders—a new global podcast series exploring how regional dynamics shape international politics, trade, and governance. Supported by the Centre for Regional Integration and hosted by Dr. Ganchev, the podcast features in-depth conversations with leading scholars and practitioners, examining […]

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March 31, 2025
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Dr. Ivo Ganchev Participates in International Panel on Higher Education Reform in China

On 31 March 2025, Dr. Ivo Ganchev, Founding Director of the Centre for Regional Integration, joined an international focus group panel hosted by the Faculty of Education at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. The seminar brought together leading educators and experts to evaluate innovative strategies for higher education reform in China, with a particular focus on enhancing […]

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March 5, 2025
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Conference Presentation on Chinese IR Theories at ISA 2025 in Chicago

On 4 March 2025, Dr. Ivo Ganchev, Founding Director of the Centre for Regional Integration, presented his working paper titled “Lessons from ‘Chinese’ IR Theories: A Levels of Analysis Approach to Theoretical Synthesis” at the International Studies Association (ISA) 2025 Annual Convention, held at the Hilton Chicago (USA). His presentation was part of Panel TD45, themed “The Unheard […]

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February 12, 2025
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Invited Lecture on U.S. Foreign Policy at Universidad Anáhuac, Mexico

On 10 February 2025, Dr. Ivo Ganchev, Founding Director of the Centre for Regional Integration, delivered a lecture titled Trump’s Foreign Policy: Strategic Repositioning in a Multipolar World? at Universidad Anáhuac’s South Campus in Ciudad de México. The event was attended by students and faculty eager to examine the strategic trajectory of U.S. foreign policy ahead of […]

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October 7, 2024
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New Article on China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by Dr. Ivo Ganchev

Dr. Ivo Ganchev, Founding Director of the Centre for Regional Integration, has released his latest publication, “China and the BRI Ten Years On: Geopolitics and Development”, offering a comprehensive analysis of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) a decade after its inception. Published as part of the Regional Policy Insights series by the Centre for Regional Integration, the […]

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August 22, 2024
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High-Impact Journal Sage Open Appoints Dr. Ivo Ganchev to Editorial Board

Dr. Ivo Ganchev has been appointed as a member of the Editorial Board of Sage Open, a leading open access journal known for its broad coverage across the social and behavioral sciences, as well as the humanities.  Sage Open is an influential publication which stands out for its open access model, ensuring global distribution and accessibility of […]

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August 20, 2024
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Dr. Ivo Ganchev Announces Free Access to Key Chapter on Bulgarian-Chinese Relations

Dr. Ivo Ganchev is pleased to announce that his comprehensive book chapter, “Making the Case for a New Coherent Bulgarian Strategy Towards China: A Practitioner’s Analysis of Bilateral Political and Economic Relations (2015-2022),” is now available for free open access. This chapter is featured in the authoritative volume The Dragon at the Gates of Europe: Chinese […]

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