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 and Herzegovina Prof. Dr. Ivo Komšić, UK Ambassador’s Envoy to BiH Andrew Le Grice, French Ambassador’s Envoy to BiH Stéphane Maicon, and IGES Director Adnan Kapo.
The conference featured two panel discussions:
- Panel I: Global Geopolitical Realignments and Reflections on the Balkans
Speakers included:- Dr. Sven Alkalaj, BiH Ambassador to the USA
- Prof. Dr. Nerzuk Ćurak
- Aurélie Valtat, Head of the Political, Press and Information Section, EU Delegation to BiH
- Haris Hrle, BiH Ambassador to India
- Panel II: Economic Dynamics in a Turbulent World
Speakers included:- Prof. Dr. Jasmina Selimović, Governor of the Central Bank of BiH
- Prof. Dr. Anto Domazet
- Prof. Dr. Muamer Halilbašić
- Eldin Kajević, IGES Director for Economic and Business Affairs
I had the opportunity to attend and participate in this important conference, where the first panel sparked thought-provoking discussion about the possibilities of a multipolar world, the current state of global affairs, the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and potential future outcomes.
It was truly inspiring to hear such a range of diverse perspectives from diplomats, scholars, and policy experts. The dialogue underscored both the complexity and the urgency of today’s geopolitical challenges, especially in the context of Southeast Europe.
The event also featured renowned guests such as lawyer, author, and analyst Azem Vllasi, Dean of the Faculty of Political Science in Sarajevo Prof. Dr. Sead Turčalo, and Prof. Dr. Emir Hadžikadunić, among many others.