This report outlines potential security and geopolitical risks for the Western Balkans stemming from the war in Gaza. While none of these security challenges are inevitable, they are possible.

In the year behind us, we faced great challenges on the road to building a safe and free society.

After the multiple murders that took place on 3 and 4 May 2023, the Government of Serbia adopted a series of measures to improve gun control and increase safety in schools and among youth. The aim of this study is to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of these measures. The research was based on different sources of data: the state authorities’ official reports, expert literature, media reports, interviews conducted ...

We, the signatories of this press release, alert to the impermissible violations of the human rights of all of Serbia’s citizens which characterised the entire election process since 1 November 2023, when the early parliamentary and local elections were called and the ensuing activities of the Republican Election Commission and the Belgrade City Election Commission, and which culminated on election day, 17 December 2023.

Amidst controversy and irregularities, the Serbian Progressive Party secures electoral victory. The emergence of a new political force led by conspiracy theorist Branimir Nestorović adds a wildcard to the country's political landscape.

On December 17, 2023, Serbian citizens will be going to the polls for yet another snap election. What are these elections for? 

The elections in Serbia will be held in a very dynamic (geo)political and security environment.

In October, two members of Serbian civil society organizations were notified that a “state-sponsored” attack was detected on their devices.

The elections in Serbia are the fourth early parliamentary election since the SNS came to power in 2012. None of them were triggered by a collapse of the ruling majority, but rather they were a strategic political move.