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Kosovar Centre for Security Studies/ Qendra Kosovare për Studime të Sigurisë - A #Security #ThinkTank covering #Kosovo and #WesternBalkans
💡New Op-Ed! New Territories, Old Enemies - Observations on the intersection between digitalization in Germany and the question of radicalization. Germany's far right has made historic gains, once again. In this commentary, Pia-K. Pallasch explores how digital blindspots carry…
📍 Yesterday in Gjakova, we held a focus group on political extremism with citizens, youth, and activists – a deep discussion on manipulation, hate speech, and the potential for democratic coexistence. #OppAttune #KCSS #Gjakova #Kosovo @OppAttune is a Horizon-Europe funded…
Today at KCSS, we hosted a focus group with citizens and activists on political extremism in Kosovo, exploring hate speech, media manipulation, and democratic dialogue as part of the @OppAttune project. #OppAttune #KCSS #Kosovo 📝OppAttune is a Horizon-Europe funded project…
📌 Yesterday, we hosted a roundtable discussion on "Kosovo–NATO Relations: Quo Vadis?" The discussion, held under Chatham House rules, brought together senior officials, experts, and civil society to reflect on the current state of Kosovo's cooperation with NATO and explore…
🔵 KCSS held its 6th and final community roundtable in Gjakova as part of the project “Promoting Government Transparency and Accountability in Interethnic Dialogue,” supported by @NEDemocracy. 💬 Local officials, civil society, and activists discussed interethnic relations,…
Today, KCSS and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Kosovo hosted a roundtable to unpack our latest findings based on the analysis of 82 official Chinese statements from 2008 to 2024. China does not view Kosovo as a country needing normalization of relations with Serbia, but as a…
📢NEW REPORT The Kosovar Centre for Security Studies has just published “Possession of Illegal Weapons in Kosova” by Vesa Kroçi — a powerful analysis of how illegal firearms impact security, organized crime, and gender-based violence in Kosovo. Discover the roots, risks, and…
📍 Strpce/Shtërpcë This week, KCSS with support from @NEDemocracy hosted its fifth Community Roundtable focused on interethnic dialogue and local challenges in Strpce. From concerns over diploma nostrification and infrastructure to youth unemployment and media disinformation,…
Great meeting this morning w/ @irlembbudapest @IrlAmbHungary & James Hagan DCM. Happy to share that we have received support from 🇮🇪 through the #EEFVFund for our new project on strengthening the role of municipalities in promoting #RuleOfLaw in 🇽🇰. Grateful for the partnership!
🟣 What’s the current state of the Kosovo–Serbia Dialogue? The dialogue remains one of the most critical and complex processes for regional stability and EU integration. Our latest infographics offer a snapshot of where things stand — highlighting key developments from 2020 to…
"The Quiet Crisis: Mental Health in Global Security Agendas" was the focus of a powerful high-level panel moderated by @HasaniAdelina , researcher at KCSS, during the Women, Peace and Security Forum #wps2025 in Prishtina. qkss.org/.../forumi-per…
Yesterday we had a productive strategic dialogue roundtable with Professor @DrOmarAshour a scholar of security and military studies from the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies معهد الدوحة للدراسات العليا . The discussion centered on the resurgence of hard power in global…
Join us for the 5th #SmidgeWebinar on June 12! Together with researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders, we will explore how to better understand and counter radicalisation, extremist narratives, and #disinformation. This is a space to share your knowledge, learn from other…
🚨 New Report Alert! How can FDI screening help the Western Balkans integrate into the EU? Our latest report outlines a roadmap for aligning WB6 with EU Regulation 2019/452. Part of #IGNITA initiative supported by @OpenSocietyWB. Read here 👉qkss.org/images/uploads…
🔹Yesterday in Lipjan, KCSS hosted a roundtable discussion on interethnic dialogue and local community cohesion, supported by @NEDemocracy . The event brought together municipal officials, civil society actors, law enforcement, and community representatives to reflect on both the…
📽️ Watch the highlights from our Brussels conference on enhancing EU–Western Balkans cooperation in digital policy and cybersecurity. The event was co-organized with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Europe and @UGZastoNe in the framework of the hashtag#IGNITA initiative,…