Milorad Dodik's referendum through the prism of game theory known as the "Prisoner's Dilemma"
How actors decide when individual and collective interests collide — and why Dodik would more likely pay the political price than achieve any benefit.
The Institute for Geopolitics, Economy and Security (IGES) is an independent think tank in Sarajevo — tracking the geopolitical shifts that affect the stability and economic prosperity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of decision-making in geopolitics, economy and security, connecting local knowledge with global experience for a stable and prosperous Southeast Europe.
Through research, analysis, dialogue and education, IGES works to strengthen understanding of geopolitical, economic and security challenges across Bosnia and Herzegovina and Southeast Europe. We promote democratic governance, economic freedom, regional cooperation and Euro-Atlantic integration — linking local expertise with global experience.
Learn MoreTracking the geopolitical shifts of the 20th and 21st century and their reflection on the Balkans — from great-power competition to transatlantic relations.
Analyzing trade, energy security and economic freedom as preconditions for the stability and growth of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region.
From regional security architecture to Euro-Atlantic integration — building capacity for democratic governance and sustainable development.
How actors decide when individual and collective interests collide — and why Dodik would more likely pay the political price than achieve any benefit.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is entering a new era in which clinging to outdated paradigms is no longer tenable.
The history of political orientation is an archetypal Bosnian question — a framework for navigating life-critical, crisis situations.
A unique and original curriculum developed by IGES subject-matter experts, designed to deepen participants' understanding of global, regional and local political dynamics — with special emphasis on the geopolitical forces shaping Bosnia and Herzegovina. The third generation begins in March 2026.
The former President of North Macedonia as guest speaker at IGES in Sarajevo.
The British Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina in conversation with IGES.
To enhance the quality of decision-making in the fields of geopolitics, economy and security — and to build capacity for democratic governance and sustainable development in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Southeast Europe.
To become the leading regional center for knowledge, dialogue and policy innovation — connecting local experts and global partners to build a secure, free and prosperous Southeast Europe.