Agenda 2018

By combining bottom–up perspectives with an institutional approach, this panel aim at increasing our understanding of how EU crisis responses function and are received on the ground in crisis areas.... Read More

The term “local” has become a buzzword in policy and academic circles in recent years, with an emphasis on local participation, local buy-in, local legitimacy etc. But where/what is the... Read More

Abstracts:  Title: The EU’s Integrated Approach to Crisis Response: Learning from NATO, UN and OSCE Abstract: While the EU implements a unique version of comprehensiveness to fit its sui generis... Read More

Abstracts:  Title: The EU at the Borders: Crisis Response and Border Management in Libya and Ukraine Abstract: This paper discusses how and why the EU considers borders management concepts, the... Read More

   

  Discussion Points: Will the EU remain committed to the enlargement, and will the Balkan leaders remain committed to the EU accession? What are the potential disruptive, and also potential... Read More

Discussion Points: What has the 2015 Reform Agenda achieved, and how can it be built upon? Should the EU consider pressurising for major changes to the executive election system? How... Read More

Discussion Points: Which are the main drivers of instability in the region today? Are there positive contributors? What role for the fast-increasing young population? And for the outside powers? Is... Read More

  Discussion Points:  Is necessity of enlargement one of core principles of the European Union? How does Serbia contribute to Europe? What are the values Austria aims to promote during... Read More

Discussion Points: (Re)Nationalization, Europe of Regions, or United States of Europe – what is the (best) future for Europe? From Eurozone to Migration and European Security Council: Which area should... Read More

Discussion Points: The dialogue has been in a limbo since 2016. Is the Brussels dialogue alive? Can different results be achieved while the facilitator and the sides are employing the... Read More

Discussion Points: Is Russia the biggest opponent of the West in the international relations? What are the biggest conflict points in West – Russia relations? Are there any ways going... Read More

As in previous years, the BSF Academic Event will be complemented by a Methods, Career and Networking Café. It is an innovative type of conference session led by senior scholars... Read More

Discussion Points: Can we dispute the existence of the Asian Century? Who are the most important actors when we are speaking about Asian Century? What are the main characteristics of... Read More

Discussion Points: Rule of law and reconciliation – What can we expect in the next seven years? Freeing the captured states in the Balkans – What role for the EU... Read More

Discussion Points: In what ways is high level corruption related to international security? What are the most significant corruption risks in defence sector and how do they impact capabilities? Is... Read More

Discussion Points: How would you evaluate the state of transatlantic partnership between Washington and Berlin? What are the current priorities for the United States and Germany in their relations with... Read More

Discussion Topics: Can women in the Balkans rise up to become actors who will provide an alternate vision of the region? What is the developmental and political concept of the... Read More

Discussion Points: What is wrong with reconciliation as a concept and practice? What is its potential? What is the potential role of the creative arts? How can dialogue among different... Read More

Discussion Points: What triggered our transition to the post-truth era? Weren’t advances in technology supposed to alleviate, or eliminate the risk altogether? To fight propaganda and disinformation, what should we... Read More

In the past few months Western Balkan countries have made important commitments on increasing digitalisation and cybersecurity in the region. In February, the Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans was... Read More

Discussion Points: What characterizes the fourth industrial revolution? How will labor (and labor market) change? Are there societies that are preparing for this? What does this mean for democracy?  ... Read More