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.
The truth is that the outcome of the war in Ukraine, in a certain variant, may influence the situation in Southeast Europe if that is indeed the strategic goal of the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin. However, in all variants Dodik would more likely be used and pay the political price, than achieve any benefit for the wider community which he claims to represent.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is entering a new era in which clinging to outdated paradigms and hoping that great-power geopolitics will bend to our will is no longer tenable. We must initiate serious consultations and strategic reflection now—any delay will not only cede the initiative but also risk having decisions about our future made without our involvement.
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.
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.
