BalkanThemes Volume 1: Issue 2 – Roma

November 3rd, 2014

Roma family stands behind a broken window of their house where they were attacked by the local population in Osenik, which is located 20 km west of Sarajevo (Credit: Midhat Poturović)

The second issue of BalkanThemes examines the rights of Roma and other minorities in the countries of former Yugoslavia.

Minorities Roma

When Fact-Checking Isn’t Enough: How Economics and Insufficient Regulation Fuels Disinformation

In a world dominated by information overload, digital disinformation campaigns have become a potent tool for both nation-state and non-state actors. These campaigns extend far beyond the confines of conventional warfare. Today, societies are grappling with the overwhelming influence of disinformation, particularly in regions prone to instability.

December 16th, 2024

Maria T.

Reparations for Victims: Takeaways From the PCRC’s Atrocity Prevention Conference

The survivors of the 1990s Yugoslav Wars are central to peacebuilding. Their testimonies serve as a reminder of the broken imperative, “never again”. Recognizing their rights includes reparations. Reparations are crucial for reconciliation and the prevention of recurring atrocities. Moreover, reparations will allow post-conflict societies to pull out the marginalization of war survivors from its roots.

May 13th, 2024

Balkan Diskurs