United in Combating Misinformation in the Digital Era

“Next Generation of Leaders in Journalism: Enhancing Western Balkans – US Ties” Belgrade, March 18, 2025 – “We are living in a time of significant changes in journalism. The digital world has completely transformed the rules of the game – news spreads faster, reaches further, and faces much greater competition. As journalists, we must find […]

Without Hamas, both Gazans and Israelis Could Have a Better Future 

Author: Avivit Bar-Ilan, Ambassador of Israel to Serbia     In the last two weeks, the world was confronted with a chilling display of Hamas’s monstrous propaganda, as young Israeli women kidnapped on October 7, 2023, were barely walking through crowds of masked armed men, as an 80-year-old hostage was pushed and paraded through an angry […]

A Spark of Hope Amid Darkness: The Peres Center’s Impact Report 2023-2024

The Institute for Politics and Economy of Southeast Europe (IPESE) is a proud partner of the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, with which it collaborates on numerous important projects reflecting a joint commitment to further fostering peace and progress, especially respecting the historical friendship of the Serbian and Jewish peoples and their two countries. […]

Zoran Korać met again with Shimon Mizrahi, the Maccabi and European basketball legend

The Founder and Director of the Institute for Politics and Economy of Southeast Europe, Mr. Zoran Korać, met with his longtime friend Shimon Mizrahi, a legendary figure of Maccabi and European basketball, and Danny Federman. In a cordial conversation, Korać and Mizrahi emphasized the strong ties and deep historical connection between the Serbian and Jewish […]

Žarković Highlights the Future of News at Freedom of Media Conference

At the 4th annual Freedom of Media Conference, organized by the Transatlantic Leadership Network at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Dušan Žarković, Executive Director of the Institute for Politics and Economy of Southeast Europe (IPESE), participated in the panel discussion titled Social Media’s Role in Delivering the News. Panel discussion was moderated by […]

A Holiday of Renewal and Peace: Warm Wishes for Rosh Hashanah

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, we extend our warmest wishes to the Jewish people around the world and the State of Israel. This is a time of reflection, renewal, and hope—a moment to embrace new beginnings and look forward to a year of peace, joy, and prosperity. During this period of reflection and renewal, our hearts […]

Ursula von der Leyen Announced the New Composition of Her Team

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, presented her political guidelines and the composition of her team for the European Commission 2024-2029 at the press conference held yesterday morning. All proposed candidates will be obliged to participate in a public discussion in the European Parliament. After that, the Parliament votes on the […]

Trump Safe After Second Assassination Attempt

American media reported last night that there was another assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Florida. The incident, which took place on Sunday at around two in the afternoon at the golf courses, is the second in a row in the last two months. Trump was unharmed due to the timely response of […]