Serbian Security Policy

The abolishment of the decree that prevents research in the field of defence is the ‘Kodak moment’ of the state of democracy in Serbia
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Serbian Security Policy, State Capture, Transparency

The abolishment of the decree that prevents research in the field of defence is the ‘Kodak moment’ of the state of democracy in Serbia

A group of civil society organisations and experts hereby points out that the way laws and by-laws are passed, amended and abolished shows a true picture of the catastrophic state of democracy in Serbia. The content, enactment and urgent abolishment of the decree stipulating that scientific and other research of importance for the country's defense, conducted in cooperation with foreign entities, will require the approval of competent authorities, violates all principles of democracy, rule of law and freedom of expression.

By Beogradski centar za bezbednosnu politiku|2021-12-17T12:50:51+01:0014.12.2021.|Categories: Serbian Security Policy, State Capture, Transparency|0 Comments

A Quasi-Arms Race: Serbia and Croatia
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A Quasi-Arms Race: Serbia and Croatia

Are we witnessing a new arms race in the Western Balkans between Serbia and Croatia, or is that just a show by politicians to boost their domestic standing? Read more about that topic in the latest analysis by BCSP researchers Vuk Vuksanović and Marija Ignjatijević.

By Vuk Vuksanović|2023-03-30T15:00:46+02:0021.11.2021.|Tags: arms race, Serbia and Croatia|Comments Off

The draft Law on Foreign Affairs strengthens the power of the President and turns diplomacy into a secret service
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Foreign Policy, Serbian Foreign Policy, State Capture

The draft Law on Foreign Affairs strengthens the power of the President and turns diplomacy into a secret service

BCSP warns the public that the draft Law on Foreign Affairs, if it does not undergo profound changes, will increase the power of the President in conducting foreign policy to the detriment of the Government and the discretionary power of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and reduce the transparency of the Ministry, as well as centralize the supervision of all affairs related to foreign relations. Such a law would be another step toward formalizing the President's role beyond his Constitutional competencies, thus taking over the institutions responsible for formulating and implementing foreign policy.

By Beogradski centar za bezbednosnu politiku|2021-11-19T13:51:48+01:0015.10.2021.|Categories: Foreign Policy, Serbian Foreign Policy, State Capture|Tags: foreign policy|0 Comments

Draft Law on Internal Affairs opens up space for misuse of the police
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Police, Serbian Security Policy, State Capture

Draft Law on Internal Affairs opens up space for misuse of the police

The Belgrade Centre for Security Policy (BCSP) warns the public that the Draft Law on Internal Affairs contains numerous provisions that, if left unchanged, will jeopardize citizens' guaranteed rights and security, and despite cosmetic changes, preserve political influence on the police work. Therefore, BCSP asks the Ministry of Interior to consider the comments received from organizations in the public debate and prevent potential damage resulting from the Draft's adoption.

By Beogradski centar za bezbednosnu politiku|2021-09-17T16:05:52+02:0017.09.2021.|Categories: Police, Serbian Security Policy, State Capture|Tags: ministarstvo unutrašnjih poslova, MUP, Zakon o policiji|0 Comments

Still without conditions for CSO participation in the development of the Strategy for an Enabling Environment for Civil Society
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Activism, State Capture

Still without conditions for CSO participation in the development of the Strategy for an Enabling Environment for Civil Society

Regarding the frequent official and informal calls on civil society organizations to get involved in the consultation process with the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights and Social Dialogue for drafting The National Strategy for an Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development in the Republic of Serbia, we remind that the intolerant atmosphere towards civil society, due to which civil society organizations made their decision not to participate in this process in April of this year, has not changed.

By Beogradski centar za bezbednosnu politiku|2021-07-09T14:19:07+02:0009.07.2021.|Categories: Activism, State Capture|Tags: Civil society organizations|0 Comments

The “war against the wicked enemy” removed the democratic facade of the captured state
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Serbian Security Policy, State Capture

The “war against the wicked enemy” removed the democratic facade of the captured state

How did statements of officials and the official policy of Serbia towards the pandemic influence the reduction of individual freedoms and rights, and the undemocratic behavior of the government was the subject of an online discussion organized by the BCSP on June 15, 2021.

By Beogradski centar za bezbednosnu politiku|2021-09-21T13:35:36+02:0022.06.2021.|Categories: Serbian Security Policy, State Capture|Tags: zarobljena država|0 Comments

Covidocracy – An Analysis of Narratives About the Pandemic in the Function of Capturing the State
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Covidocracy – An Analysis of Narratives About the Pandemic in the Function of Capturing the State

How did the crisis management of the coronavirus pandemic led to the "covidocracy" – continuation of capturing the state? Find out in the latest BCBP analysis.

By Jelena Pejić Nikić|2023-03-30T16:11:30+02:0014.06.2021.|Tags: COVID 19, pandemic, State capture|Comments Off

Attacks on Civil Society Activists and Organizations in Serbia in 2020
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Attacks on Civil Society Activists and Organizations in Serbia in 2020

The working conditions deteriorated significantly in 2020 – not only those of civil society organisations (CSOs), but of all social actors who, in performing their activities, express critical views of the current political or social situation in Serbia. More about this topic, find out in the case study written by Bojana Selaković from Civic Initiatives.

By Beogradski centar za bezbednosnu politiku|2023-03-30T16:12:36+02:0010.06.2021.|Tags: activism, activists|Comments Off

Protection of Public Interest by Legal Means – Judgment of the Administrative Court in the “Cable Car” Case
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Protection of Public Interest by Legal Means – Judgment of the Administrative Court in the “Cable Car” Case

How did the Regulatory Institute for Renewable Energy and the Environment (RERI) manage to prevent the preparatory works for constructing the cable car terminal on Kalemegdan? Find out in the latest case study written by Jovan Rajić and Mirko Popović.

By Beogradski centar za bezbednosnu politiku|2023-03-30T16:13:44+02:0010.06.2021.|Tags: activism, activists|Comments Off

Murder of the Law – No Justice for Mountain Rivers
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Murder of the Law – No Justice for Mountain Rivers

How the issue of building mini hydro power plants (MHPPs) on the Rakita River has become one of the largest environmental initiatives in recent years in Serbia? Read in the case study written by activists of the initiative " Let’s Defend the Rivers of Stara Planina [Old Mountain]".

By Beogradski centar za bezbednosnu politiku|2023-03-30T16:14:38+02:0010.06.2021.|Tags: activism, activists|Comments Off