Author: Dr. Arben Fetoshi & Dr. Gurakuç Kuçi Recent geopolitical developments, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine and ongoing diplomatic efforts, have triggered discussions across various regions. A recent article published by the German newspaper Bild, titled “Europe in Fear! Intelligence Agencies Fear U.S. Troop Withdrawal,” has reignited pro-Russian hostile narratives, especially in the wake
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Why is Serbia attempting to maintain control through fear? Author: Dr. Arben Fetoshi A manipulative campaign using the “cherry-picking” technique, debunked by its own reference as a source. Analyses and articles published in recent days on the Kosovo Online portal falsely referred to a conference in Prishtina that addressed trends, challenges, and countermeasures against extremism,
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Author: Dr. Gurakuç Kuçi – Researcher at ISLH “OCTOPUS” As we previously warned during the roundtable discussion on January 28 and our policy paper published on January 31, 2025, Serbia’s interference in the February 9 elections is escalating to alarming proportions. Recent findings indicate systematic interference by Belgrade aimed at influencing voters and distorting the
Policy paper Prof. Asoc. Dr. Arben FetoshiDirector at the Institute for Studies of Hybrid Warfare OCTOPUSarben.fetoshi@octopusinstitute.org Acknowledgments:I would like to sincerely thank all my colleagues for their unwavering support during the completion of this research, with special appreciation to Gurakuç Kuçi, Senior Researcher, and Lekë Beqa, Collaborator at the Institute, for their invaluable contributions. Abstract:
The Full Address of the Ambassador of Finland to Kosovo, H.E. Mr. Matti Nissinen, at the Roundtable “Foreign Interference in Elections and Its Impact on National Security and Democracy”, organized by the Octopus Institute on January 28, 2025, in Prishtina. Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Participants, It is a privilege to join you today and discuss
BUILDING RESILIENCE AND SECURITY: FINLAND’S LESSONS FOR KOSOVO AND THE WESTERN BALKANS Read More »
The Institute for the Study of Hybrid Warfare (OCTOPUS) held a roundtable discussion today in Prishtina on the topic: FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN ELECTIONS AND ITS IMPACT ON NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEMOCRACY.The roundtable was attended by representatives of Western states, civil society activists, experts, and journalists from the country and the region. In his remarks on
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The Institute for Hybrid Warfare Studies “OCTOPUS” is organizing a roundtable discussion tomorrow, January 28, 2025, at Hotel SIRIUS, on the topic: “Foreign Interference in Elections and Its Impact on National Security and Democracy”. This event will bring together local and international experts to discuss the critical issue of foreign influence in electoral processes and its implications
The ethnicization of Orthodox religion: Serbia’s nationalist strategy for destabilizing Kosovo Author: Dr. Arben Fetoshi & Dr. Gurakuç Kuçi Abstract Serbia has ethnicized religion, transforming it into a nationalist tool to destabilize Kosovo. Religious holidays, such as Orthodox Christmas, are exploited to promote political and nationalist agendas, fueling interethnic tensions. Instead of focusing on spiritual
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Author: Dr. Gurakuç Kuçi On January 15, 1999, during the second day of the Orthodox New Year, Serbia marked yet another dark chapter of atrocity in its history. In the village of Reçak in Shtime, Serbian forces massacred 45 men, women, and children, all unarmed civilians. This barbaric act once again demonstrated the brutality of
FROM MASSACRE TO MANIPULATION: SERBIA’S STRATEGY TO DENY THE HISTORY OF REÇAK Read More »
Dr. Iryna SynelnykResearcher at Institute for Hybrid Warfare Studies “OCTOPUS”iryna.synelnyk@octopusinstitute.org Abstract This paper deals with Russia’s declared and real goals in Ukraine during the war, which has been going on since 2014, and Russia’s interests in expanding its influence in European countries. This topic has been covered by many contemporary media in Russia, Ukraine and
STRATEGIC PUTIN’S PLAN: WHAT ARE THE REAL GOALS OF CONTEMPORARY RUSSIA? Read More »
