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The East European fire arc - an actual danger Romania should take into account

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. General (Rtd) Teodor Palade and General (Rtd) Corneliu Pivariu together prepared analysis entitled “The East European fire arc - an actual danger Romania should take into ... more »

International conference in Vienna: Europe Future Neighbourhood - Disruptions, Recalibration, Continuity

Press release IFIMES organizes international conference in Vienna: Europe Future Neighbourhood - Disruptions, Recalibration, Continuity Ljubljana/Vienna, 4 March 2021 – On 8 March 2021 International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES)[1] organizes together with partners in Vienna international conferen... more »

Turkey 2021: Is Turkey returning to the old electoral system?

The International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES[1]) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses events in the Middle East and the Balkans. IFIMES has analysed the current situation in Turkey. The most relevant and interesting sections from the comprehensive analysis entitled “Turkey 2021: Is Turkey returning to the old electoral s... more »

Looking ahead

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 “Looking ahead” he is writing abou... more »

Military coup in Myanmar - responses in geopolitical context

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 isSenior Adviser/International Coordinator with ICSVE Center Washington, DC (USA), based in Berlin. In his comprehensive analysis entitled “Military c... more »

Entry into force of the Tromsø Convention: A unique opportunity for European governments to reaffirm and strengthen their commitment to transparency

International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES)[1] from Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses developments in the Middle East, Balkans and around the world. Lola Servary is an Information Officer at the International Institute IFIMES and was previously attached with the international developmental FORAs in Europe and overseas.In her tex... more »

Improving human rights through empowering citizens and rebuilding trust across Europe

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. Chloé Bernadaux isan International Security specialist (Sciences Po Paris), prolifically writing on the neighbourhood policy, Euro-MED relations, and disarmament aff... more »

Criminal Law in the EU and the Right to a Fair Trial

International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES)[1] from Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses developments in the Middle East, Balkans and around the world. Carlos López-Veraza Pérez is a Public Prosecutor from Elche-Orihuela, Alicante, Spain. In his text entitled “Criminal Law in the EU and the Right to a Fair ... more »

IFIMES for the Global Greening Economy (A Brief Impact Study)

International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES)[1] from Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses developments in the Middle East, Balkans and around the world. Dr Maria Smotrytska is a senior research sinologist, specialized in the investment policy of China. In her comprehensive analysis entitled “IFIMES for the Global Greening... more »