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One Agreement, Five Names: The Politics Hidden in the Language of Normalization

Three years have passed since President Vucic and Prime Minister Kurti accepted the latest agreement as part of the normalisation...

Miloš Pavković

Bridging the Gap Between Serbia and Kosovo: Pathways Toward Sustainable Peace

Introduction The relationship between Serbia and Kosovo remains one of the most complex and sensitive political issues in the Western...

Ana Jakovljević

The Role of Young People in the Normalization Process Between Serbia and Kosovo

Introduction The EU-facilitated normalization dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina remains one of the most complex political processes in the Western...

Nebojša Đerić

Acknowledging the Elephant in the Room: The Responsibility We, the Young, Carry to Heal the Wounds Left by Those Before Us

There is an unspoken presence that follows conversations about Kosovo and Serbia. It sits quietly in classrooms, family dinners, political...

Blerona Avdullahu

Is America First Pushing Europe on the Sidelines – What Message the Greenland Case Sends to the Western Balkans?

If the main idea behind Trump’s policy is America first, the next question must be: Who comes second, if there...

Dunja Redžić

Building Bridges: Improving Serbia–Kosovo Relations Through Citizen-Centered Cooperation

Relations between Serbia and Kosovo remain one of the most persistent sources of instability in the Western Balkans. Since Kosovo’s...

Suada Plakolli

The Role of Women’s Initiatives in the Process of Reconciliation Between Kosovo* and Serbia

Introduction Women have always taken part in peacebuilding, but at the informal level and in a way invisible to the...

Dragana Vasilijević-Valent

Beyond Elite Dialogue: Everyday Peace and Bottom-Up Normalization in Belgrade-Pristina Relations

Introduction The normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina has largely been driven by elite-level negotiations, exemplified by agreements such...

Anđela Vuković

This is the state of our Union!

Dear Ms. President, In your State of the European Union address, you declared that “Europe is in a fight.”...

The State of the Rule of Law in Bulgaria: Challenges in the Judiciary and Corruption

In Bulgaria, the rule of law remains a central concern that affects not only the judiciary but also public trust...

Plamen Nikolov

Libraries as Community Hubs: How Gradska knjižnica Rijeka is Transforming the City

In today’s world, public libraries have evolved beyond mere book lending. They serve as open, safe, and stimulating spaces where...

Sebastijan Vugrin

Reviving Shelter: The Ukraine War and the EU’s Geopolitical Awakening

“Shelter is an alliance relationship in which small states alleviate their political, economic, and social vulnerabilities by allying with large...

Jade Rouillé

Beyond Tariffs: The EU’s Path Forward in a Time of Economic Nationalism

End of an Era? On April 2nd, named ‘Liberation Day’ by the United States’ (US) administration, President Trump announced a...

Cleo Papaioannou

What if there is a fairer system? Justice and the distribution of resources beyond capitalism

In a world where inequality and wealth concentration are growing problems, more and more young people are questioning the current...

Irena Hojsak

Assessing Media Freedom Across Europe: Key Challenges and Recommendations

All eyes on you: With the European Media Freedom Act proposal being insufficient in protecting journalists’ safety and freedom, recent...

Mia Tufegdžić

Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making in Serbia: Progress and Challenges

Serbia, as a candidate country for European Union (EU) membership, has undertaken significant efforts to harmonise its environmental legislation with...

Anka Stanković

Moving Past Stagnation: Strategies and Possibilities for the Pristina-Belgrade Dialogue

Amid the unfolding tensions in northern Kosovo, a new EU-mediated agreement emerged. Known initially as the Franko-German Plan, this draft-proposal...