- Orbán and Fico—a growing threat to European UnityHungarian 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
- The impact of the US elections on the Balkans: continuity over changeAs 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
- It is in Serbia’s interest that BiH remains wholeInterview 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
- Biden showed caution, and that allowed Putin to continue his aggression against UkraineAuthor’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
- Serbia is Not a Russian AllyAuthor’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
- The Balkans at Risk: Confronting Russia’s Malignant Influence Before It’s Too LateFor 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
- Ukraine’s Independence Day: A Beacon of ResistanceOn 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
- Ukraine’s Bold Penetration Into Russia: a Necessary Move Against the Paper TigerIn 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
- Putin’s Hollow Peace: A Call for the West to Propel Ukraine to VictoryIn 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
- Donors, Send Donations to Ukrainian People Rather Than to Amnesty InternationalAlmost 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
- Has Viktor Orban Merely Become a Pawn in Putin’s Game?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
- Kaja Kallas will make European policy towards Russia more courageousThe 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
- Serbia’s support for Ukraine is neither accidental nor temporaryRussia 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
- The irreplaceable role of the First Ladies in relations between Serbia and UkraineFor a long time, rigid political leaders and bureaucrats have not been the only ones engaging in diplomacy and critical intergovernmental affairs, and it is a good thing that this has been the case. Mrs Olena Zelenska visited Belgrade during … Read more
- Serbia and Ukraine are much closer than it seemsFor some reason, the news that Serbia sent Ukraine financial aid of $32.4 million in March did not provoke much interest in both countries. Several Ukrainian portals reported this confirmation from the Ukrainian Ministry of Finance, obtained by the Liga … Read more
- It is time for an Eastern European to lead NATO – in four years, it might be too lateYou probably have a young colleague who is creative, hardworking, passionate and loyal to the team and who, by all accounts, deserves to reach the C-suite in the organisation where you work. However, you must have often witnessed the obstacles … Read more
- Serbia defends itself in San FranciscoThe most significant political meeting this year took place last Wednesday. The presidents of the US and China, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, talked for four hours in San Francisco. They have not met for a year. During that time, … Read more
- Serbia needs to leave China’s Belt and RoadAt the last G20 summit in India, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni informed the Chinese leadership that her country would be leaving the Belt and Road Initiative with China by the end of the year. “It is an awful project. … Read more
- Ukraine is Serbia’s true friend – What about Russia?Ukraine has never done anything against Serbia, nor has Serbia done anything against Ukraine – this statement by President Aleksandar Vučić after the meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky in Athens should represent a direction for Serbia to properly navigate complicated international affairs where it has found itself … Read more
- Serbia must not be Putin’s accomplice – a difficult decision that is easy to makeThe President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, recently said there are no sanctions against Russia because 85% of Serbian citizens support and love Russia. Is this policy of the Western Balkans’ largest country sustainable in light of Russia’s exclusion from the … Read more
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