Researches

Security Cooperation and Misperceptions in the Western Balkans

Contrary to alarmist interpretations, the Western Balkans are not on the brink of war. The real danger lies not in tanks or troops, but in narrative escalation, symbolic security competition, and unresolved historical disputes left unmanaged.

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Since 2002 the work of International institute IFIMES is a reflection of our common reality and the need for the world to reach common solutions. Common interests and bonds among different policies, nations, religions, world regions and diverse interest parties are essential. The area of research and work of International institute IFIMES is the Middle East (MENA- Middle East and North Africa) and the Balkans (South-Eastern Europe), where relations among different entities are additionally puzzled by religious, ethnic, national and racial grounds. IFIMES has special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council ECOSOC/UN since 2018. IFIMES is also the publisher of the international scientific journal European Perspectives.