WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Aug. 21, 2026, by senior fellow Matthew Boyse to RealClearWorld: * * * Bulgaria's Prime Minister Radev Remains a Complicated Ally Prime Minister Rumen Radev can be quite pleased with his situation. His landslide in the April 19 elections gave his Progressive Bulgaria party a clear majority in parliament. Former Vice President Iliana Iotova slid into his old job and lead more PR