On 16 September, I had the opportunity to take part in the ENIS Impact Seminar in Brussels, a gathering that brought together researchers, policy makers, and practitioners to reflect on the impact of our work and explore ways to strengthen collaboration across Europe. Over the past four years, the project has produced 20 policy briefs,…
I am delighted to share the launch of Volume 1, the first in a three-volume series exploring some of today’s most pressing global challenges. I serve as one of the editors of the series, which examines issues through the lenses of safety, security, and sustainability, bringing together diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary insights. My focus within…
I’m excited to share a recent milestone in my ongoing research journey! From 21 June to 1 July 2025, I had the opportunity to carry out a Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) in Tirana, Albania, supported by a grant within the framework of COST Action CA21133: Globalization, Illicit Trade, Sustainability and Security (GLITSS). The focus of…
In today’s world, where we are increasingly confronted with complex global challenges, ranging from conflict and climate change to social inequality and displacement, migration remains one of the most pressing and multifaceted issues of our time. Among its many dimensions, migrant smuggling raises serious legal and humanitarian concerns that demand a coordinated and thoughtful response….
The Institute for Geopolitics, Economy and Security (IGES) organized the high-level conference “IGES 2025: Is a Multipolar World Possible?” held on May 20, 2025, in Sarajevo. The event opened with keynote speeches from prominent regional and international figures, including former President and Prime Minister of Montenegro Milo Đukanović, former Member of the Presidency of Bosnia…
The article “Geopolitical Significance of Kashmir” (written by Mirela Imsirovic) published on the website of the Institute for Geopolitics, Economy and Security (IGES), has garnered over 22,000 views. This remarkable interest reflects the relevance of the topic, and it is a pleasure to share it here to ensure even greater accessibility and readership. The conflict…
Understanding the hidden dimensions of illicit trade in conflict-affected regions is vital for grasping broader global shifts in security, economy, and diplomacy. The conference “The Unseen and Far-Reaching Consequences of Illicit Trade in Times of War and Beyond”, held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in May 2024, offered a timely platform to explore these pressing…
Interdisciplinary dialogue and critical reflection are essential for understanding contemporary migration dynamics. This year’s IMISCOE conference, titled “The Regularity of Irregularity: Rethinking Migration Paradigms” (link), gathered researchers, scholars, and practitioners at the University of Krems in Austria, under the umbrella of Europe’s largest research network on migration, integration, and social cohesion. It was a great…
It was a great pleasure to participate in the international workshop held in Tbilisi, where I had the opportunity to present my research, “The Role of Media Discourses in Shaping the Perception of Irregular Migrants and Political Responses to Migration.” My presentation focused on how media narratives influence public perception of irregular migrants and, in…
The evolving economic presence of global and regional powers in the Western Balkans continues to shape the region’s development trajectories and political orientations. These critical dynamics were explored in depth at the conference “Economic Positions of Global and Regional Actors in the Western Balkans,” held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in May 2024. The conference…