In the absence of a public debate, the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy takes this opportunity to comment on the amendments and point out those it considers problematic or inadequately explained.

The relations between the Albanian and Serbian communities remain of key importance to the security and stability of the Balkan Region. Despite the improved relations and the engagement in the European Union integration, the relations between Belgrade, Prishtina and Tirana are still hampered by unresolved issues from the past. These are main conclusions reached at the first Security Research Forum.

Although during the last two years the state has done a lot to implement the National Action Plan for implementation of UNSC Resolution 1325, little has been done to involve the civil society in this process, the pioneer of engagement in this area – this was one of the conclusions of the first gathering of women peace organizations and state institutions responsible for the implementation of NAP 1325 representatives, initiated by BCSP.

On 9 April, only five days after the 60th Summit of Heads of State and Governments of NATO member states, the Centre for Civil-Military Relations organised a discussion about the outcomes of the Summit held in Strasbourg and Kehl. The introductory presentations were given on behalf of the NATO contact point embassy in Belgrade - by Mr. Jan Vlkovsky, Political Officer in the Czech Embassy, on behalf of the ...