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IRMO in the Consortium of the New Horizon Europe Project ReCAPS
The Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO) is a partner in the new project ReCAPS - Re-assessing Climate Policies for Equity and Justice through Societal Readiness, funded under the Horizon Europe programme. The project was approved under the...
IRMO at the Panel “Burden Sharing and Alliance Cohesion: What to Expect From NATO Ankara Summit”
Panel under the title “Burden Sharing and Alliance Cohesion: What to Expect From NATO Ankara Summit”, was co-hosted by the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, Directorate of Communications, the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye, and the Institute for Development...
Senada Šelo Šabić Spoke at the Launch of “Diplomacija iza kulisa” by Prof. Damir Grubiša
Senada Šelo Šabić, Scientific Adviser at IRMO, spoke on 30 June 2026 at the book launch of "Diplomacija iza kulisa – Komparativna analiza jedne profesije" (Diplomacy Behind the Scenes) by Prof. Damir Grubiša, held at the Novinarski dom in Zagreb. Šelo Šabić is one of...
RMO Researcher Participates in the 2026 BRISMES Annual Conference
Dr. Emina Bužinkić, researcher at the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO), participated in the 2026 Annual Conference of the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES), held at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS),...
Senada Šelo Šabić Participated in International Conference “Building Resilience Through Sharing Democratic Experiences: A CEI Appraisal” in Warsaw
Senada Šelo Šabić, Scientific Adviser at the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO), participated in the international conference "Building Resilience Through Sharing Democratic Experiences: A CEI Appraisal", held on 23 June 2026 at the...
Senada Šelo Šabić Participated in ECFR Annual Council Meeting 2026 in Vienna
Senada Šelo Šabić, Scientific Adviser at the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO) and member of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), participated in the ECFR Annual Council Meeting 2026, held in Vienna on 17–18 June 2026. The...
Dr. Senada Šelo Šabić Participated in the European Security Studies 2026 Conference in Stockholm
Dr. Senada Šelo Šabić, Scientific Adviser at the Institute for Development and International Relations, participated in the European Security Studies 2026 conference, held on 11 and 12 June 2026 at Stockholm University. The conference was jointly organised by EISS,...
Research Assistant Lea Fabić at the TEPSA Academy and Skills Lab: European Strategic Autonomy
Research Assistant Lea Fabić participated in the TEPSA Academy and Skills Lab: European Strategic Autonomy, held in Brussels from 22 to 26 June. TEPSA (Trans European Policy Studies Association) is Europe's first research network, bringing together 52 leading research...
24th Šipan Summer School
In the period from 19 to 23 June, the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO), in cooperation with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, organized the 24th Šipan Summer School titled “Trends of Increased Defense Spending and the Future of European...
Dr. Senada Šelo Šabić Participated in the EuroMeSCo Annual Conference in Cyprus
Dr. Senada Šelo Šabić, Scientific Adviser at the Institute for Development and International Relations, participated as IRMO’s representative in the EuroMeSCo Annual Conference, held from 4 to 6 June 2026 at the University of Lancashire, UCLan Cyprus, in Larnaca,...
Senada Šelo Šabić, PhD, took part in Hrvatski radio’s Dossier Europa
Senada Šelo Šabić, PhD, Scientific Adviser, took part in Hrvatski radio’s Dossier Europa, aired on 9 June 2026, where she discussed the current challenges and prospects of European Union enlargement. In the interview, she commented on the new Franco-German proposal...
Research Assistant Lea Fabić Participated in the International Conference ,,Crisis Management Days – DKU 2026”
Research Assistant Lea Fabić participated in the 19th International Scientific and Professional Conference ,,Crisis Management Days – DKU 2026”, held on 2–3 June 2026 in Velika Gorica, Croatia. The conference brought together numerous researchers, experts, and...
Dr. Senada Šelo Šabić Participated in a Youth Conference of the EPP Political Family in Zagreb
Dr. Senada Šelo Šabić, Scientific Adviser at the Institute for Development and International Relations, participated in a youth conference of the EPP political family, held as part of the EDS Study Mission Zagreb 2026 programme. On Saturday, 30 May 2026, Dr. Šelo...
Participation of dr. Sandro Knezović in the 3Seas Local Government Congress and Economic Forum in Lublin, Poland
IRMO Research Adviser dr. Sandro Knezović participated in the international conference 3Seas Local Government Congress and Economic Forum, held in Lublin, Poland, from 27 to 28 May. The congress brings together representatives of governments, local and regional...
Article “From Coal to CBAM: Assessing Vulnerability in the Western Balkans’ Transition to the EU Green Economy” Published in Economic Development
The article “From Coal to CBAM: Assessing Vulnerability in the Western Balkans’ Transition to the EU Green Economy” by Leona Knežević Mužić and Ana Vučemilović-Grgić, research assistants at IRMO’s Department for International Economic and Political Relations, has...
The Role of Greenland in Arctic Security: Greenland’s Allure
The May 2026 edition of the IRMO Brief, authored by Lea Fabić, examines Greenland’s growing importance in Arctic security amid rising global interest in the mineral-rich island. Greenland’s strategic significance has increased as climate change reshapes the Arctic,...
Senada Šelo Šabić at the 50th anniversary of the European University Institute in Florence
Scientific Adviser at the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO), Dr Senada Šelo Šabić, took part in the conference “EUIdeas: The Power of Knowledge”, marking the 50th anniversary of the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, where she...
IRMO Research Adviser, Sandro Knezović, PhD, attended the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum
IRMO Research Adviser, Sandro Knezović, PhD, participated in the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum held in Bucharest from 12 to 13 May. This is an international security and defence forum that brings together experts, diplomats, and institutional representatives...
IRMO Research Adviser, Sandro Knezović, PhD, at the 50th Workshop of the PfP Consortium Study Group in Reichenau/Rax
In the period from 7 to 10 May 2026, IRMO research advisor Sandro Knezović, PhD, participated in the 50th workshop of the Partnership for Peace (PfP) Consortium Study Group “Regional Stability in South East Europe,” titled “Spotlight on Southeast Europe’s EU...
IRMO joins the European Energy Research Alliance
From 6 to 7 May 2026, Brussels hosted several events organised by the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA), including the international workshop “The Future of Energy Security in the EU and the 2040 Climate Target” and the General Assembly of the joint programme...
IRMO at the Three Seas Initiative Summit and Business Forum in Dubrovnik
As part of its Presidency, Croatia has hosted the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit, as well as the Three Seas Initiative Business Forum on 28 and 29 April 2026 at the Valamar Lacroma Hotel in Dubrovnik. Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO)...