World Powers Struggle for Energy Dominance in Balkans
By Blerim Abedini-Center for Security Studies and Development, Macedonia (CSSD) Russia and China between other countries of interest are looking to Balkan’s Peninsula as major for their approach as integration to global markets. Russia’s investments in the energy sector in Serbia and Bosnia. Opposing forces to Russia’s return in Balkans.China’s strategicContinue Reading
Croatia a ‘hub’ for new American strategy
During the regional Summit held in Croatia VP Joe Biden met with regional leaders of Southeast Europe. US after the Asia Summit is preparing for strong regional fence against non-state actors and Russia. Terrorism and migration were also theme of the Summit. (Intelligence Unit- Center for Security Studies and Development,Continue Reading
Macedonia: Unstable energy sector with domino effect
Macedonia has the most unstable energy sector. Even though the Macedonian government claims that this issue is in good path to be resolved, the reports of unfair competition in domestic market suggest that in future country can face a crisis as result of growing competition on regional scale of gasContinue Reading
Montenegro ‘hit’ Russia with NATO membership?
Russia can not accept Montenegro to be part of Western military Alliance NATO. Due to the regional rivalries, Russian officials objected the membership of tiny ex-former Yugoslav republic. Two major fronts we may see in next coming years. Eastern Front and the Balkan front as playground for Russia, EU, USContinue Reading
How wars impact climate changes?
By Blerim Abedini, Center for Security Studies and Development-Macedonia (CSSD) The international laws against war destruction as treaties, convention and resolution. War destruction in the World. Military actions as threats to nuclear plants in different parts of the World. Balkans after war and rebuilding the region. The United Nations treaties,Continue Reading
The unseen factors of Urban Terrorism
Selim Ibraimi- Center for Security Studies and Development- Macedonia Urban terrorism in the heart of Europe. Over 150 people where killed and 200 wounded due to the attack by group of terrorists last night in Paris. IS claimed the responsibility. France, Europe and all humanity condemn the terror act. HoweverContinue Reading
The Shaping of Grand Strategy
Europe and other democracies must have a grand strategy to deal with threats of 21st century. Other then diplomacy EU in era of cybersecurity and terrorism can use tools of grand strategy to prevent attacks in Europe in elsewhere.(Intelligence Unit of CSSD)Continue Reading