Oct 1, 2024
Cyber-attacks are on the rise in the Western Balkans, with 1.2 million personal records exposed to data breaches and a 200% surge in ransomware attacks over the past two years. Businesses across the region have paid millions of euros to recover compromised data, and 75% of companies report facing phishing attacks....
Aug 29, 2024
Following the significant power shift in North Macedonia’s May 8 elections, the VRMO-DPMNE party, led by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski faces a complex landscape.
Six renowned experts have crafted a strategy brief for the Atlantic Council, outlining crucial recommendations for the new government, including...
Jul 30, 2024
The European Union's recent memorandum of
understanding with Serbia on raw materials has sparked debate
across the Balkans. Signed during German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's
visit, the MoU revives a controversial lithium mining project,
drawing opposition from many Serbians.
In this episode, Nonresident Senior Fellow Ilva...
Jul 24, 2024
Why should Europe focus on the Balkans? What are the potential opportunities and challenges for EU enlargement and the Growth Plan for this region?
Join Nonresident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare in this episode of #BalkansDebrief as she interviews Enrico Letta, former Prime Minister of Italy and current President of the...
Jul 3, 2024
For decades, the United States and Serbia have engaged in a delicate diplomatic dance. Recently, Serbian think tank representatives visited Washington, DC, for critical talks with US policymakers.
Their agenda? Navigating the complexities of Serbia's democratic health and evolving foreign policy, including unpacking...