As the war in Ukraine enters a new year, it is becoming increasingly clear that terminology—the way we label actions, intentions, and events—is not just…
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the world witnessed a wave of sanctions that severely affected the Russian economy. The West acted quickly…
The elections in Moldova and Georgia were not just some political events in small Eastern European countries. They were a battle for the souls of…
Hungarian 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…
As the United States prepares for the next presidential election, there are many questions in the Balkans, especially in Serbia, about the implications of the…
Interview 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…
Author’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…
Author’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 The Serbian government recently lifted a moratorium on…
For decades, the Balkans have been a hotbed of geopolitical tensions, a region whose historical complexities and ethnic conflicts have made it fertile ground for…
On Aug. 24, Ukrainians around the world joined together to celebrate Independence Day, an occasion full of symbolism and powerful meaning. In the shadow of…