Renowned Romanian historian Dennis Deletant has offered a critical assessment of Bucharest’s current political crisis and the leadership of Mayor Nicușor Dan. In a recent interview, Deletant identified two significant errors made by Dan since assuming office. He suggests a “clique” is partially holding the country captive and benefiting from the ongoing instability. Deletant, previously declared *persona non grata* by Nicolae Ceaușescu, believes certain individuals are strategically positioned to capitalize on the situation. The historian, born in Britain and a lifelong student of Romania, implies a degree of calculated opportunism within the current political landscape. His analysis focuses on those who remain on the sidelines, poised to gain from the crisis unfolding in the capital.