The Balkan relations in the time of war in Ukraine
BCSP invites you to participate in the online discussion on the current relations between the Western Balkans countries in the changing security environment. During the discussion, we will present the findings of the public opinion poll on regional relations and the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina conducted by the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy. The event is scheduled for March 22 at 3 p.m. (CET) on the Zoom and Facebook.
In the last few months, the topic of potential new conflicts in Bosnia and Herzegovina and between Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo has come to the fore again in the Balkans. Although democratization and Euro-Atlantic integration have been one of the main factors in reducing tensions after the wars in the former Yugoslavia, the current situation in the Western Balkans can be described as a democratic setback. The restoration of autocracy and ideologies from the 1990s, followed by the neglect of the entire region by the European Union, is also coming to the surface. There is little space for real cooperation among the Western Balkan countries in such an environment. The war in Ukraine has further complicated the political and security situation in the Balkans. Still, it is uncertain how events in Ukraine will affect Euro-Atlantic integration and democratization of the region and whether it will encourage resolving open issues or inflame tensions and deepen existing divisions.
How do the citizens of Serbia see regional relations? Are they afraid of potential conflict? How are relations in the region viewed from Pristina, Podgorica, and Sarajevo? How can the war in Ukraine affect the region? What are the biggest threats in the countries in the region, and how could they spread to the entire Balkans?
BCSP researchers Maja Bjeloš and Luka Šterić will present the public opinion poll results on these topics. We will discuss the presented findings with:
- Jovana Marović, Vice President of the United Reform Action (URA)
- Donika Emini, Executive Director of the Civikos Platform / BiEPAG member and
- Adi Ćerimagić, Senior Analyst,European Stability Initiative.
Igor Bandović, BCSP director, will give the introductory speech.
If you want to participate, ask a question or comment on the findings, please register here, after which you will receive a Zoom link.
The discussion will be in English. Translation to Serbian will be provided on Zoom.
This event is organised within the Western Balkans Security Barometer project in cooperation with the Kosovo Centre for Security Studies and with the support of the National Endowment for Democracy.
Tags: public opinion, Ukraine, western balkans
DETAILS
DATE: 20220322
TIME: 15:00:00
LOCATION: Zoom, Facebook
CONTACT: office@bezbednost.org
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