Selim Ibraimi- Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina were a focus for Russia. The same applies to the elections taking place today in Serbia. Ahead of the parliamentary elections, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that preparations for the vote are being conducted in accordance with existing constitutional procedures. “WeContinue Reading
Selim Ibraimi- 114 years after the First Balkan War (October 8, 1912), regional cooperation remains fragile, and the lessons of the Balkan Wars have yet to be fully embraced by regional governments. Since the dissolution of the Balkan League, a state of affairs has persisted that keeps the region’s peoplesContinue Reading
Selim Ibraimi- Combating money laundering has been a major challenge in recent years. In the digital age, apprehending the perpetrators has become even more difficult. While tracking financial flows can be increasingly complex, regions such as the Balkans, Western Europe, and Latin America have been areas where money laundering isContinue Reading
Nga Merxhan Jakupi- Sipas mediave dhe gazetave perëndimore, në shtetet e Ballkanit Perëndimor, përveç korrupsionit si fenomen i pranishëm tek elitat politike, janë të pranishme edhe aferat seksuale dhe skandalet morale. Këto afera dhe skandale, sipas disa burimeve, mund të cenojnë sigurinë kombëtare dhe të ndikojnë në degradimin e shoqëriveContinue Reading
Selim Ibraimi- As the world changes, it is essential for states and leaders to adapt to events, prompting governments to act swiftly in response to current developments, whether they pose a threat or not. We are witnessing specific developments, not only in global politics but also within our own regionContinue Reading
Selim Ibraimi- We have written about state and non-state actors; however, regarding this specific realm of non-state actors—and looking beyond states classified as “irresponsible”—insufficient attention has been paid to the geopolitics of narrative and its historical significance in conflict zones (e.g., the Western Balkans), disputed territories, identity issues, religious clashes,Continue Reading
Selim Ibraimi- In August 1989, during a trip from Skopje to Ulcinj, a passenger sitting behind me was talking to another person about a world that would be automated. I didn’t know if she was a teacher or not. She was talking about the “intelligent machines” that would one dayContinue Reading
Selim Ibraimi- Ratko Mladić (1942-2026), the war criminal accused of killing thousands of Bosniaks during the 1992-95 Bosnian War, died on Thursday. His death brought to mind the wars in the former Yugoslavia and the deaths of over 100 thusands innocent citizens. His death as a war criminal in TheContinue Reading
Nga Merxhan Jakupi- Shkrimtari kroat Mirosllav Kërlezha shkruan për Ballkanin dhe mes tjerash thekson se kur fiken dritat në Ballkan, krijohet një tavernë, ku të gjithë ziejnë në një kazan, dehen, rrihen dhe kacafyten si gjela.Në Gadishullin Ballkanik, popujt që jetojnë në këtë hapësirë janë inferiorë dhe e shohin vetenContinue Reading
Selim Ibraimi- Understanding international relations from the news or social media alone can be an easy task. In 1991, after the fall of communism, thinking changed rapidly in those closed societies, with a particular focus on international relations. In the rest of the former Eastern Bloc, in Central Europe, changesContinue Reading