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Sudan 2019: A difficult path to Sudanese democracy

The International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses events in the Middle East and the Balkans. IFIMES has prepared an analysis of the situation in Sudan and examined the possibilities for resolving the tensions and appointing a civilian-led transitional government. The most relevant and i... more »

Kosovo – Albania – North Macedonia 2019: In anticipation of the collapse of the Thaçi-Rama conjoined regimes?

The International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses events in the Middle East and the Balkans. IFIMES has prepared an analysis of the situation in Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia in view of the forthcoming early parliamentary election in Kosovo scheduled for 6 October 2019. The most r... more »

The Gulf’s interest in the Horn of Africa: Influence and Economic Ties

Ayman Al-Faisal Researcher at al-Bayan Centre for Planning and Studies, Baghdad, Iraq The Gulf’s interest in the Horn of Africa: Influence and Economic Ties Investing their capital overseas is one of the most important features of Gulf business. Some Gulf countries (such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Oman) hav... more »

Yemen 2019: Balkanisation of resolving the Yemeni war

The International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses events in the Middle East and the Balkans. IFIMES has analysed the situation in Yemen and the possibilities for resolving the war in this country. The most relevant and interesting sections from the comprehensive analysis entitled &ldquo... more »

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 »