Population census: Between statistics and politics

After two years of delays due to the health and political crisis, a population census will be held in Montenegro from November 1 to 15, 2023. The data collected in the census serve as a basis for the strategic development plan of the country. However, instead of obtaining a socio-demographic picture of Montenegro, the census […]

Slowing down the pro-European path of the Western Balkans

In the new millennium, far-right populism was not acceptable within the European Union due to its direct conflict with its values. This was best illustrated at the beginning of the 2000s when the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) won just under 27% of the votes and entered the Austrian government, triggering strong reactions from other EU […]

Civil or national concept for Montenegro

The negotiations regarding the formation of the 44th Government of Montenegro once again encouraged the Serbian leadership to directly interfere in the internal affairs of Montenegro. The issue of the entry of the former DF parties led by Milan Knežević and Andrija Mandić is of key importance for Aleksandar Vučić. Once again, the public is […]

Reflexive control as an element of hybrid activities in Montenegro

One of the elements of hybrid operations first developed by the Russian mathematician and psychologist Vladimir Lefebvre is called reflexive control. This segment of action involves operations aimed at paralyzing or conditioning the decision-making process, thereby influencing opponents to make decisions that align with the interests of states, governments, as well as campaign implementers in […]

DFC study: Fighting for democracy in the era of digital authoritarianism

A new study by the Digital Forensic Center entitled Fighting for Democracy in the Era of Digital Authoritarianism study aims to highlight the phenomenon of digital authoritarianism and the misuse of social media by authoritarian regimes, demonstrating the tactics they employ and how they impact democratic processes and institutions. The goal is to contribute to […]

Fighting for democracy in the era of digital authoritarianism

IzboriPodLupom: Monitoring portala, 22.05-02.06, 2023.

Disinfo Brief #20

In this brief form, we provide an overview of all the significant (dis)information and analyses from the period behind us. In the new edition, you can read about: A new analysis by DFC titled The Far Right and Democracy, which addresses the rise of the right wing during the past decade, the spectrum of right-wing […]

Disinfo brief #20

The Cross and the Crown: Consecration of the Politics

The activity of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Montenegro represents a complex interaction between religious and political interests, which has significant and decisive implications on political processes, but also on Montenegrin society as a whole. This activity can be seen through a series of controversies and disagreements with the state, with the most direct activity […]