BELGRADE – SERBIA

500+ participants / 80+ speakers / 20+ panels
BSC2024

18-20 November / SAVA CENTER

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February 12, 2025 BSC
Belgrade Security Conference 2024 is behind us, leaving us with important insights and discussions on the pressing global issues of our time – issues that seem to grow more complex with each passing year. Once again, BSC 2024 brought together a diverse range of distinguished speakers who tackled these challenges head-on.

 

The latest edition of BSC Trends follows the dynamic discussions held at the Belgrade Security Conference 2024. This publication serves as a comprehensive guide for navigating the complexities of today’s geopolitical environment.
This year’s BSC Trends offers a comprehensive analysis of key global developments, including insights into Trump’s second term and its implications for the future. It examines the challenges facing democratic regimes, ongoing conflicts around the world, and the current dynamics in the Western Balkans. Additionally, the publication features a Young Leaders’ Essay section, with the top three essays from participants in the BSC Young Leaders Program.
Download BSC Trends 2024 HERE.

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November 20, 2024 BSC

 

The Ambassador reflected on the European Union enlargement as thus far being too slow and too long, and without enough results, which led to decreasing enthusiasm for the accession process. However, he highlighted that there is a new political momentum, with a clear window of opportunity for Western Balkans states to join. Enlargement has a geostrategic imperative now, and it is prioritised by the new European Commission, promising that there is a clear decision to complete the EU through the process.


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November 20, 2024 BSC

The final panel of the conference analysed the effects of the European Union’s Growth Plan on the accession process of the Western Balkans region. The panellists agreed that it is a good tool for economic integration, which is a key element of the process, especially as the region lags a lot behind Europe in this aspect. However, it must not be decoupled from fundamental values.


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November 20, 2024 BSC

 

Cybersecurity is one of the most pressing challenges facing modern society. When cyberspace power is misused, the primary target often becomes democracy, particularly within civil society and the media. During a panel discussion on the state of cybersecurity in the Western Balkans and Europe, panelists agreed that numerous challenges exist that have great potential to undermine both democracy and the security of citizens.

 


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November 20, 2024 BSC

 

The panel highlighted the importance of human security, agreeing that there needs to be a move away from only state perspectives of security towards a more holistic approach that prioritizes the well-being of individuals. One of the panel’s conclusions was that risk needs to be shared and managed regionally and that regional cooperation can help sustain international security.