Strengthening China’s “Soft Power” in North Macedonia: From education, IT, and TikTok to influence on elections
In recent years, China has gradually strengthened its presence in North Macedonia through a “soft power” strategy—a combination of cultural diplomacy, academic cooperation, and technological donations. This strategy aims to foster a positive image of China, its development model, and its companies, at a time when North Macedonia is a NATO member state and aspires to join the European Union.
DRAGAN MISHEV China’s “soft power” has in the past decade attracted growing attention as an...
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The Albanian political campus in the final days of the election campaign: Between “referendum”, local situations and municipal seats
DIANA TAHIRI Ahead of the local elections on October 19, 2025, the Albanian political campus in...
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Thank You for Standing for Truth and Democracy
Defending Democracy: The Battlefield of Truth – Skopje, 8–10 October 2025
At a time when truth is under siege and disinformation corrodes public trust, democracy’s defense...
El Cheka throws а “pre-election bomb”: Recordings with compromising content about Kicevo Mayor Fatmir Dehari released
A scandal has shaken the Municipality of Kičevo after audio recordings with compromising content...
CIVIL International Conference in Skopje: Parliamentarians and experts from Europe and beyond speak about the future of Europe and Ukraine
The international conference “Defending Democracy: The Battlefield of Truth”, held in Skopje from...
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Deralla, Casale and Joseph from Rome: Democracy must be defended – with a united Europe against war, nationalism and authoritarianism
At today’s public event “Defending Democracy and Human Rights – From Recommendations to Action”...
Strengthening China’s “Soft Power” in North Macedonia: From education, IT, and TikTok to influence on elections
In recent years, China has gradually strengthened its presence in North Macedonia through a “soft power” strategy—a combination of cultural diplomacy, academic cooperation, and technological donations. This strategy aims to foster a positive image of China, its development model, and its companies, at a time when North Macedonia is a NATO member state and aspires to join the European Union.
DRAGAN MISHEV China’s “soft power” has in the past decade attracted growing attention as an...
At the crossroads: Defending media freedom starts in Eastern Europe
September 3, 2025 – Karpacz, Poland FREEDOM OF THE PRESS is under siege: With the growing...
The Uninvited Guest: Authoritarian Regimes’ Media in Our Living Rooms
Through free streaming apps and smart TV updates, state-run channels like CGTN gain silent access to European and Balkan households — without us ever choosing them.
By Xhabir Deralla A few days ago, after updating my Philips Android TV, something unexpected...
When the filter becomes the censor: How sudden AI policy shifts silence truth
By Xhabir Derala I was having a real nice conversation with my friend ChatGPT 4o for almost two...
From Illusion to Implementation: Confronting Failures and Charting a Circular Future for the Western Balkans
POLICY ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS This policy assessment outlines critical challenges and...
Deralla for UKRINFORM: Ukraine is the agenda!
First published on 26 June by Ukrinform, this interview remains crucial today as Europe ramps up...
El Cheka throws а “pre-election bomb”: Recordings with compromising content about Kicevo Mayor Fatmir Dehari released
A scandal has shaken the Municipality of Kičevo after audio recordings with compromising content...
The Uninvited Guest: Authoritarian Regimes’ Media in Our Living Rooms
Through free streaming apps and smart TV updates, state-run channels like CGTN gain silent access to European and Balkan households — without us ever choosing them.
By Xhabir Deralla A few days ago, after updating my Philips Android TV, something unexpected...
CIVIL International Conference in Skopje: Parliamentarians and experts from Europe and beyond speak about the future of Europe and Ukraine
The international conference “Defending Democracy: The Battlefield of Truth”, held in Skopje from...
The myths of the Russian military power: Nonexistent tanks, suspension of production and repairs of tanks and missile systems
By XHABIR DERALLA The myth of the Russian military power is probably one of the oldest and most...
When the filter becomes the censor: How sudden AI policy shifts silence truth
By Xhabir Derala I was having a real nice conversation with my friend ChatGPT 4o for almost two...
Thank You for Standing for Truth and Democracy
Defending Democracy: The Battlefield of Truth – Skopje, 8–10 October 2025
At a time when truth is under siege and disinformation corrodes public trust, democracy’s defense...
Read More
CIVIL International Conference in Skopje: Parliamentarians and experts from Europe and beyond speak about the future of Europe and Ukraine
The international conference “Defending Democracy: The Battlefield of Truth”, held in Skopje from...
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Defending Democracy: The Battlefield of Truth – From Insights to Action
Day 3 of the international conference focuses on building democratic resilience
PRESS RELEASE Skopje, North Macedonia | October 10, 2025 The final day of the international...
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