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Hong Kong, China and its Trade War with the US/West

Prof. Dr. Anis H. Bajrektarevic Hong Kong, China and its Trade War with the US/West Does our history only appear overheated, while it is essentially calmly predetermined? Is it directional or conceivable, dialectic and eclectic or cyclical, and therefore cynical? Surely, our history warns. Does it also provide for a hope? Hence, what is... more »

Kosovo 2019 early parliamentary election: A new chance for decriminalisation of Kosovo?

The International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses events in the Middle East and the Balkans. In view of the recent events in Kosovo IFIMES has analysed the current political situation of this country, including Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj's resignation and his questioning before the... more »

The lecture by H.E. Stevo Pendarovski: The future of the Republic of North Macedonia – How to step up the integration to EU

H.E. Prof. Dr. Stevo Pendarovski In the framework of the “West Balkans and the EU” lecture cycle The International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) invites You kindly to take part at the lecture entitled The future of the Republic of North Macedonia – How to step up the integ... more »

Local Elections 2019: Does Edi Rama lead Albania to a Civil War?

The International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) from Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses events in the Middle East and the Balkans. IFIMES has prepared an analysis of the current political situation in the Republic of Albania regarding the local elections, which were scheduled for June 30, 2019 and then postponed, while a ... more »

Current events in the region 2019: Who wants to destabilise Serbia?

The International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses events in the Middle East and the Balkans. Recently IFIMES has analysed current events in Serbia with an emphasis on Serbian-Albanian relations and the position of North Macedonia regarding the EU's policy on its accession. The most inte... more »

The lecture: The role of the International Law Commission (ILC) in the UN system and in international relations of the modern world

In the framework of the "EU and the world" lecture cycle the International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) invites You kindly to take part at the lecture entitled The role of the International Law Commission (ILC) in the UN system and in international relations of the modern world delivered by ... more »

Analysis of military-technical capabilities of Iran and Saudi Arabia

Dejan Azeski Member of the IFIMES International Institute The International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses events in the Middle East and the Balkans. Macedonian historian, journalist and publicist Dejan Azeski, member of the IFIMES International Institute, has analysed the military-tech... more »

Privatization, the problem or the solution?

Jomo Kwame Sundaram Privatization, the problem or the solution? Privatization is expected by many to promote competition and eliminate corruption. In practice, the converse has been true as privatization beneficiaries have successfully colluded and engaged in new types of corruption to maximize their own gains. At the risk of r... more »

The lecture: Republic of North Macedonia – success story

In the framework of the “West Balkans and the EU” lecture cycle The International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) invites You kindly to take part at the lecture entitled “Republic of North Macedonia – success story” delivered by H.E. Zoran Zaev, ... more »