The institute for development and international relations (IRMO) and Balkans in Europe Policy Advisory Group (BiEPAG) hosted the panel discussion:

Geopolitical Shifts and Security in the Western Balkans: What’s Next?

Panelists:

• Matija Očuršćak – Head of the Sector for Southeast Europe and the EU Enlargement Process, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia
• Dr. Senada Šelo Šabić – Scientific Advisor, Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO)
• Prof. Dr. Florian Bieber – Professor of Southeast European History and Politics, University of Graz; BiEPAG Coordinator
• Dr. Donika Emini – Executive Director, CiviKos; BiEPAG Member

In the context of increasing global and European turbulence, the Western Balkans remains a geopolitical hotspot – both in terms of political stability and the broader security architecture of the European Union. This panel discussion brought together leading experts in analysing the role of the European Union and its member states in shaping regional security policies, while discussing the possible solutions for strengthening the resilience of the Western Balkans against internal challenges and external geopolitical influences.