Luka Filipović
Research Associate at the Institute for Contemporary History in Belgrade, Serbia
Areas of Expertise
Relations between Marxist parties and European movements during the Cold War and the contemporary rise of populist movements in Europe.
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How Serbian students are redefining protest and participation
A tragic accident in Novi Sad, caused by corruption and negligence, has sparked widespread student-led protests in Serbia, exposing deep public dissatisfaction with government mismanagement. The movement, unique in its leaderless and ideology-free approach, continues to unite students, workers, and various social groups in a mass uprising against the ruling…
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External engagement in the Western Balkans
Summary This paper grapples with several questions central to the RE-ENGAGE research agenda: How do geopolitical shifts and interventions by non-Western actors affect the commitments of Serbia, Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina to building functional democracy and these countries’ aspirations for EU integration? To what extent, and by what means,…
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Hybridity and hybrid regimes in the Western Balkans in a time of war and increased geopolitical tensions
This paper examines the hybrid governance in Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Albania, focusing on their capacity for democratic resilience and the effectiveness of EU democracy promotion, with attention to electoral systems, political parties, judicial independence, and media freedom.