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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...

The European Perspective for the Western Balkans

Membership in the European Union (EU) remains the political commitment of the Western Balkan states. The European perspective, however, obliges the aspiring states to fulfil a set of norms including the functioning of the legal state, consolidated democracy, functional institutions, and regional cooperation. Therefore, the six countries of the...

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USAID’s Withdrawal: A Turning Point for Latin America?

One of the most controversial executive orders signed by Donald Trump following his return to the White House was dismantling the United States Agency...

The U.S. Immigration Crackdown and Its Implications for Latin America

Donald Trump's return to the White House and the start of the America First agenda have triggered profound uncertainty around the globe. This is...

Highlights of 2024 in Latin America: In Search of Lasting Security

Organized crime and state violence against civilians belong to everyday reality in many states of the continent. Violent threats coexist with many other challenges,...

Highlights of 2024 in Latin America: Under the Shadow of Polarization

Latin America experienced a tumultuous 2024, marked by political transitions and dramatic changes amid ongoing challenges. The region witnessed a series of key elections,...