Vladimir Gligorov

Economist and Political Scientist

How will the Ukraine conflict impact on Serbia’s place in the international community?

Storm In The Backyard

Focus 4 April 2022

Whenever and however the current conflict in Ukraine comes to an end, there’s no doubt that the Western...

Vladimir Gligorov, Economist And Political Scientist

Awaiting The Assigning Of Destiny

Opinion 4 April 2022

How political changes will look following contrasting outcomes of the conflict in Ukraine within certain countries, especially Serbia,...

Economic Might And Election Results

Everything Still Revolves Around Freedom

Focus 1 October 2021

Although money buys lots of things and the ruling party uses it to silence the media and bind...

Vladimir Gligorov, Economist And Political Scientist

A Hand In The Budget Replaces Force

Opinion 1 October 2021

The advantage that those in power have – primarily the budget and propaganda – should prevail over political...

What Is Serbia’s Foreign Policy Position Like Today?

Syringe And Caprice

Focus 5 May 2021

On a daily basis, Serbia constructs its image as a skilled player able to easily use its three-pronged...

Dr Vladimir Gligorov, Professor At The Vienna Institute For International Economic Studies

Frozen Interregnum

Opinion 5 May 2021

Frozen conflicts, which are potential sources of instability by their very nature, favour authoritarian rule. So it seems...

What are the pros and cons of the Western Balkans regional economic zone?

Gains Depend on How We Count Them

Audio 1 December 2019

There’s no doubt that forming a regional market might unshackle intraregional trade and make the Western Balkans a...

Election year 2020 and reforms – Are we already feeling the impact?

Looming Challenges Require Bolder Political Responses

Focus 1 October 2019

Although Serbia has for years been living in a state of permanent election campaigning, current developments are adding...

Vladimir Gligorov, Economist And Political Analyst

Scientist Losing or Gaining Time

Opinion 1 February 2016

There is always the risk of losing elections, so why would a government with a solid parliamentary majority – as the Serbian government certainly commands – call for early elections in the middle of its current mandate? Would those elections not slow down implementation of the current government programme?