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Delve into the latest insights and analyses with our projects, where evidence meets action. 
Our research illuminates the pathways to enhanced civic engagement and democratic participation, offering actionable recommendations for policymakers, activists, and citizens alike.

Digital Dynamics: How and why Iran overtook Ukraine in Romania’s online space visibility

In the spring of 2026, Romania’s online conversation experienced a notable geopolitical shift. In the last years, Ukraine dominated the regional information landscape, remaining the central reference point for war-related media coverage, strategic debates, and online polarization. But new data from the latest Digital Dynamics report conducted by the Center for Civic Participation and Democracy…

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Trend Reports

Vizibilitatea actorilor internaționali în online-ul românesc, între Orientul Mijlociu, NATO și Ucraina

In April, the visibility of the international actors analysed was driven primarily by developments related to the crisis in the Middle East, especially the tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States, the temporary blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the ceasefire arrangements announced by Washington and Tehran. Transatlantic security and NATO-related topics remained…

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Monthly Reports

Other projects

New data-based insights into weaponized narratives related to the EU in Romania
24 Apr 2026
Projects
INSTITUTIONAL RADAR. Judicial Reforms and Criminal Investigations Drive Institution-Related Online Visibility (Winter 2025–2026)
17 Apr 2026
Quarterly Reports
Conflictul din Orientul Mijlociu și războiul din Ucraina domină vizibilitatea actorilor internaționali – martie 2026
14 Apr 2026
Monthly Reports
Războiul din Ucraina și temele de securitate au dominat agenda internațională în luna februarie
11 Mar 2026
Monthly Reports
GEOPOLITICAL SPOTLIGHT (2/25). The American anchor – why the US remains the center of gravity in Romanian geopolitical debates
06 Mar 2026
Semiannual Reports

Our latest updates

Engage with the narratives that are shaping the future of public discourse.
Explore our Updates section for thought-provoking pieces that blend scholarly insight with real-world implications.
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DEMOCRACY BRIEF. Ce se întâmplă cu măsurarea opiniei publice în era Inteligenței Artificiale?

În cadrul seriei noastre dedicate celor mai recente și relevante cercetări din științele politice și comunicare, aducem în prim-plan un articol academic publicat recent care explorează impactul profund al Inteligenței Artificiale (AI) asupra măsurării opiniei publice. Lucrarea argumentează că noile tehnologii generative amplifică o tensiune inerentă domeniului, forțând cercetătorii să reevalueze fundamental metodele prin care…

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DEMOCRACY BRIEF. Inteligența artificială la intersecția cu teoria politică: o nouă paradigmă normativă

Pătrunderea accelerată a inteligenței artificiale (AI) în structurile guvernării și ale societății reprezintă mai mult decât o provocare tehnică; este o problemă profund normativă. Pentru cercetătorii și practicienii din domeniul științelor politice și al comunicării, AI acționează ca un catalizator care obligă la regândirea conceptelor fundamentale pe care se bazează organizarea societății. Un studiu recent…

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O lume liberă post-americană? Cum este percepută America în propriile sale dezbateri

La aproape un an și jumătate de la revenirea la Casa Albă a lui Donald Trump, atmosfera la Washington este mult schimbată față de ianuarie 2025, la fel și percepția direcției în care se îndreaptă relațiile internaționale. În cercurile de analiză și expertiză americane, în media independentă și dincolo de discursul oficial, se vorbește –…

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More about the center

To understand trends of societal change and to promote civic engagement, the Center for Civic Participation and Democracy is focused on employing the most innovative tools in communication and sociological analysis.
We bridge the gap between academic insight and civic action, fostering a community where dialogue, research, and collaboration shape the democratic landscape. Our mission: to empower individuals and communities for a vibrant, participatory future.

Meet the team

Meet the dedicated team behind the Center, a diverse group of thinkers and doers committed to fostering civic engagement. 
Their combined expertise and passion drive our mission forward, making a tangible impact on the fabric of democracy.
Dan Sultănescu

Dan Sultănescu

Research Director
Political science and public communication expert, with extensive experience in political campaigns, elections and communication research. He is an associate professor at the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA), teaching Communication in Digital Media and Big Data Analytics, and the founder of the Center for Civic Participation and Democracy (CPD SNSPA), a research…
Daniel Buti

Daniel Buti

Executive Director
Lecturer at the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (Department of International Relations and European Integration), holds a PhD in Political Sciences and he is the author of several books and articles regarding the post-communist Romanian political system and public participation. He worked as an expert or coordinator in various projects and research studies concerning public…
Remus Pricopie

Remus Pricopie

Honorary President
Rector of SNSPA (The National University of Political Studies and Public Administration), Former Minister of Education (December 2012 - December 2014), President of the Board of Directors of the Romanian – US Fulbright Commission, Deputy Member of the Board of the International Association of Universities. He holds a PhD in Political Sciences and he is…

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Our collaborations span academia, civil society, and the public sector, each being vital in amplifying our impact and driving forward the cause of civic participation.

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