The New Pact on Migration and Asylum represents the most comprehensive attempt to reform migration governance since the 2015-2016 migration crisis exposed structural weaknesses of the Common European Asylum System. The Pact introduces new mechanisms and procedures to strengthen external Read More
The Western Balkans, as a post-conflict region marked by a weak process of democratic transition, corruption, and interethnic tensions, constitutes fertile ground for Russian disinformation campaigns. In particular, due to its traditional, historical, and religious ties with Orthodox nations, Russia Read More
Historical information about Soviet sabotage planning is instructive in analyzing Russian sabotage operations today. The Soviet KGB was responsible during the Cold War for preparing target packages on critical infrastructure sites and planning operations against them to be executed during Read More
The article seeks to explore how the Republic of Slovenia can achieve security and defence resilience in the event of an imminent threat of war or during wartime. It briefly outlines the legal basis for police operations, from the 1980 Read More
This policy paper examines the contrasting narratives in the Euro-Atlantic security discourse using the example of the Munich Security Conference 2025 and the meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base. It compares the war rhetoric, which Read More
Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) campaigns employ weaponized disinformation in a targeted and concerted manner in order to destabilize democratic societies, international alliances and have a deep impact on Euro-Atlantic security. The aim of the actors behind these campaigns Read More
The geopolitical and security environment in Europe has changed dramatically. With global interconnectedness, more players from states, organizations, and even individuals seek to reshape international rules and norms to their benefit. These changes have implications for Europe’s shared democratic values, Read More
This analysis explores the substantial shifts in international security driven by Russia’s aggressive strategies, marking a critical turning point in global geopolitical dynamics. It explores NATO’s strategic adaptations to the resurgence of conventional warfare in Europe, emphasising the alliance’s pivot Read More
While Russian President Putin believes that Ukraine is part of Russia and that Ukrainians are ‘misled Russians’ and in need of (re-)integration into the ‘Russian World’, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) government under President Xi has voiced similar integration/’re-integration’ desires Read More
In this discussion, the authors focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and Kosovo, states where the aftermath of the wars left deep marks in (inter)personal and (inter)group relations. Theyargue that ever-lasting political, economic, societal and security challenges contribute to the Read More
