By Blerim Abedini, ISSD-NM– The former Joe Biden administration imposed sanctions on Russia. These sanctions are controversial to the Donald Trump administration. Upon his arrival at the White House, President Trump is working to renew international relations. He also aims to rebuild the economy in this direction. As for sanctions,Continue Reading
10.01.2025 Turkey has started testing a high-speed railway connecting Istanbul with the European Union border. The project aims to improve regional transportation efficiency and strengthen international ties. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply. The new railway, named Halkalı-Kapıkule, is also known as the Silk Railway. LaunchedContinue Reading
Selim Ibraimi– As the war in Ukraine continues relentlessly, the Russian Federation has changed its tactics. They are manipulating public opinion across the EU and beyond. The EU last week condemned Russia’s actions to manipulate information in EU countries, the Balkans, and elsewhere. Senior officials of the union have repeatedlyContinue Reading
By Blerim Abedini, Institute for Security Studies and Development, ISSD-NM Global economic zones promote international trade by providing designated areas where businesses can operate with reduced regulations and tariffs. This can attract foreign investment, spur economic growth, and create jobs. These zones face significant barriers deeply rooted in political andContinue Reading
Selim Ibraimi- The competition of great powers is becoming increasingly tight. This involves the EU, the former Soviet bloc, and the Balkans, etc. As the inauguration of US President Donald Trump approaches, the international security atmosphere is shifting. His statements about the Panama Canal, Greenland, and Canada are causing thisContinue Reading
Laura Paddison, CNN Wed, January 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM CST On Tuesday, Donald Trump Jr. landed in Greenland, the Arctic island his father, President-elect Donald Trump, has expressed a strong desire to purchase, despite sharp statements from Greenland that it is not for sale. Trump Jr. framed the trip as “a littleContinue Reading
Selim Ibraimi- The president of the Bosnian Serbs, Milorad Dodik, in an extraordinary speech in the Parliament of Republika Srpska, has openly threatened to secede from the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). He has denied the Srebrenica massacre, demanded the expulsion of Western diplomats, and many other threats thatContinue Reading
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s visits to Sarajevo and Podgorica underscored the importance of EU integration. Germany’s positive reception in the Balkans dates back to post-WWII economic and diplomatic support. Historical involvement began in 1878, post-Congress of Berlin, and has continued with economic and military backing. Post-1990, Germany’s diplomatic and economic investment in the Balkans has been significant, including billions in aid and initiatives like the Berlin Process.
Baerbock’s recent remarks stressed no tolerance for “gray areas” in Europe, a need to resist Russian destabilization, and support for Balkan democratic institutions and economic growth. EU accession for the Balkan states is framed as a geopolitical imperative against Russian aggression. Questions remain about the coordination of strategies with France and Britain, as disparities have previously led to regional consequences.Continue Reading
Selim Ibraimi- In parallel with the campaign for the election of presidential candidates and party calculations for the April parliamentary elections in North Macedonia, a new wave of political disinformation as part of digital disinformation has begun to heat the political and emotional competition among ethnic groups. We have becomeContinue Reading
By Blerim Abedini, ISSD-NM –Although the world achieved rapid development for two centuries, which science calculates this as an achievement of hundreds of millions of years. However, people rather support the religious concept of human achievements than the scientific one. Even though many scientific articles continue to defend the thesisContinue Reading