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Western Balkan Weapons in Ukraine

The ongoing invasion of Ukrainian territory by Russian troops is accompanied by a number of supplies of military equipment from Western allies to Ukraine. This aid goes to Ukraine largely through official channels, where the content of the supplies is known to the general public and these are clear...

Kosovo-Serbia Relations Towards normalization? – An Analytical Summary of the Recent Political Scene Regarding the Franco-German (European) Proposal

After 15 years of having declared independence, Kosovo continues the systematic dialogue with Serbia due to ongoing political disputes. Assisted by special representatives from the US and the EU, the dialogue has been taking place between Prishtina and Belgrade since 2011. To the current day, the dialogue carries on...

The Fate of the Panama Canal: a Sign that the Times are Changing?

The Panama Canal might be one of the most well-known waterways on the planet, but is it still the most strategic one? This is a very complex question that requires a dive into history, trade data and some speculation over geopolitical developments. Firstly, why was the Panama Canal initially built?...

How is the EU Dealing with Migration?

How is the EU Dealing with Migration? Analysis of Communication Paper on a European Agenda Migration and on a New Pact on Migration and Asylum Over the past two decades, one of the key challenges the European Union faces is migration and refugee flows. During the 2015 European migration crisis,...

New Tendencies on the Far–Right Scene in the Western Balkans. Mainstreaming the Extreme.

The research aims to analyze and map the far-right-wing groups´ development tendencies and behavior shifts in the Western Balkans. It targets to describe and introduce the new portfolio and face of the ultra-right wing emerging in different forms to address broader public and potential voters. Namely, the research will take...

The Belt and Road, 16+1 Format, and the Global Gateway Strategy: Who Wants What?

Critical Analysis of the 16+1 format The 16+1 format was initiated by China to increase cooperation with Central and Eastern European Countries in three main areas, which are infrastructure, advanced technologies and green technologies. The size of the economy of these countries (in terms of GDP) is nearly similar except...

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Serbian Orthodox Church’s Influence in Western Balkans

The history of Europe has been shaped for many centuries by churches, whether Christian - Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, or Islamic religion. The national identities...

Navigating Alliances: Armenia’s Strategic Cards in Western Engagement

IntroductionIn a significant upheaval of regional dynamics, Azerbaijan's successful offensive on September 20, 2023, targeting the de-facto Republic of Artsakh and culminating in the...

Can China Forge a Neo-Gramscian Counter-Hegemony?

Introduction In the contemporary global power structure, China's role has surged in significance, driven by its economic ascendancy with a GDP exceeding $14.7 trillion...