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The uncontrolled spread of misinformation is increasingly threatening the ideals that form the basis of democracy in an age of absolute global connectivity. The sacred principle of free and fair elections, the foundation of democratic governance, is in jeopardy as … Read more

There has been nothing like the Russian invasion of Ukraine since the Second World War. The peace that will come to Ukraine will be unlike any we remember or studied about in history class. Helsinki, Vienna, and Geneva, these capitals … Read more

Donald Trump has emerged victorious from the presidential elections in the United States of America. His victory triggered an avalanche of debate among political analysts, commentators, and citizens. The British newspaper The Guardian summed it up with a provocative sentence: … Read more

With Donald Trump’s victory in the United States of America and his imminent inauguration in January, Europe faces an uncertain future. The continent faces the possibility of a repeat of the scenario from Trump’s first term—a period characterized by unpredictable … Read more

As the war in Ukraine enters a new year, it is becoming increasingly clear that terminology—the way we label actions, intentions, and events—is not just a matter of semantics but a powerful weapon that shapes perceptions and outcomes. Throughout history, … Read more

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the world witnessed a wave of sanctions that severely affected the Russian economy. The West acted quickly and decisively, with the United States and the European Union imposing restrictions on almost every … Read more

The elections in Moldova and Georgia were not just some political events in small Eastern European countries. They were a battle for the souls of nations caught between two diametrically opposed futures—one tied to the European Union and the other … Read more

Hungarian and Slovak prime ministers Viktor Orbán and Robert Fico, in a worrying display of right-wing populism, have taken positions that not only undermine European unity but also dangerously align with pro-Kremlin narratives. These leaders, with their nationalistic fervor and … Read more

As the United States prepares for the next presidential election, there are many questions in the Balkans, especially in Serbia, about the implications of the election’s outcome for the region. Whether it’s the victory of Kamala Harris or the return … Read more

Interview for the Sarajevo daily newspaper Dnevni avaz: It is in Serbia’s interest that BiH remains whole Dr. Orhan Dragaš, an expert in security and international relations, speaks for “Avaz” about the biggest security challenges in the Balkans, the situation … Read more

Author’s article by Dr. Orhan Dragaš, director of the International Security Institute, for the daily newspaper Danas: https://www.danas.rs/svet/orhan-dragas-za-danas/ “The speech of the American president is a central event at the general debate at the UN every year, but that was … Read more

Author’s article by Dr. Orhan Dragaš, director of the International Security Institute, for The National Interest: https://nationalinterest.org/feature/serbia-not-russian-ally-212774 Any lingering doubts whether Serbia is oriented toward the West were dispelled in Belgrade on July 19, when Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, German … Read more

For decades, the Balkans have been a hotbed of geopolitical tensions, a region whose historical complexities and ethnic conflicts have made it fertile ground for external manipulation. Over the last decade, Russia has established itself as an extremely disruptive force, … Read more

On Aug. 24, Ukrainians around the world joined together to celebrate Independence Day, an occasion full of symbolism and powerful meaning. In the shadow of the ongoing war, this year’s celebration is not only a celebration of patriotism but, above … Read more

In a daring and unprecedented action, the Ukrainian army penetrated deep into Russian territory, attacking the heart of the Kursk region. This action, which would have been unthinkable before February 2022, represents a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict between … Read more

In the labyrinth of global geopolitics, few figures loom as menacingly and deceitfully as Vladimir Putin. The Russian president, with his steely gaze and calculated rhetoric, has once again made an insincere offer to end the war in Ukraine—a proposal … Read more

Almost two years ago, I called here for the closure of Amnesty International, once a beacon of the international fight for human rights. And I was not the only one. The occasion was the organisation’s infamous August 2022 report on … Read more

In a geopolitical landscape full of tension and controversy, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has recently positioned himself as an unlikely broker of peace between Russia and Ukraine. However, due to his extensive ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the … Read more

The Europeans have agreed on a new “triumvirate” to lead the EU over the next four years: Ursula von der Leyen as head of the EU “government,” former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa as head of the European Council, and … Read more

Russia did everything it could to make the peace conference on Ukraine in Switzerland pointless and sabotage it. It invested everything it had of the little remaining international credit to make the conference in Bürgenstock resort a failure. The desperate … Read more