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Democracy or what? - and then climate

International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES[1]) from Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses developments in the Middle East, the Balkans and around the world. Dr J Scott Younger is a President Commissioner of Glendale Partners and member of IFIMES Advisory Board. In his text entitled “Democracy or what? - and then climate”... more »

2021 Early Elections in Kosovo: End of an Era

The International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES)[1] from Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyzes developments in the Middle East, the Balkans and around the world. IFIMES has analyzed the current political situation in Kosovo in the context of the early parliamentary elections, which are to take place on 14 February 2021. We bring the ... more »

Lessons learned after the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement

International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES)[1] from Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses developments in the Middle East, Balkans and also around the world. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement Academician Dr. Mirko Pejanović, professor emeritus, University of Sarajevo and former Memb... more »

Lamberto Zannier becomes the new Director at IFIMES for the Euro-Mediterranean Diplomacy and Intercultural Affairs

Press release Lamberto Zannier becomes the new Director at IFIMES for the Euro-Mediterranean Diplomacy and Intercultural Affairs LJUBLJANA/VIENNA, 6. January 2021 – Former Secretary-General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Ambassador Lamberto Zannier, has become Director of Euro-Mediterranean... more »

2021 Balkans: Who jeopardizes Balkans?

The International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES)[1] from Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyzes developments in the Middle East, the Balkans and around the world. IFIMES has analyzed the current political situation in the Balkans with respect to the current threats that jeopardize progress of countries in the region. We bring the... more »

Montenegro 2020: Đukanović's war with the USA (and the West)

The International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES)[1] in Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses events in the Middle East and the Balkans. Following the formation of a new Government in Montenegro IFIMES has analysed the post-election situation in this country. The most relevant and interesting sections from the comprehensive analysis e... more »

Time for clear words and actions

The International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES)[1] from Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyzes developments in the Middle East, the Balkans and around the world. Josip Juratovic[2] (SPD), a social democrat and member of the German Bundestag serving his fourth mandate, member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Chair for the Parlia... more »

Conflict Resolution in Northern Ethiopia and Geopolitics

International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES)[1] from Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses developments in the Middle East, Balkans and also around the world. Matthias E. Leitner is Senior Adviser/International Coordinator with ICSVE Center Washington, DC (USA), based in Berlin. In his comprehensive analysis entitled “Conflict ... more »

Of BREXIT and all that

International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES[1]) from Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses developments in the Middle East, the Balkans and around the world. Dr J Scott Younger is President Commissioner of Glendale Partners. In his text entitled “Of BREXIT and all that” he is presenting his views on Brexit. Dr J Scot... more »