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[Aspen Germany @AspenGermany]

After a week of intensive exchanges in #Berlin, @AspenGermany concluded a successful visit by a delegation from the @KCSSQKSS as part of the SECURE project. We thank all participants for their valuable contributions & look forward to continuing this important cooperation.#AspenWB

[KCSS/QKSS @KCSSQKSS]

New infographic highlights from the KCSS report 📷

Anti-gender narratives are on the rise in Kosovo — spreading across politics, media, online spaces, and religious discourse, while increasingly targeting women, activists, and the LGBTIQ+ community.
These infographics present key findings from the report “The Rise of Anti-Gender Narratives in Kosovo: Far-Right Ideologies, Digital Violence, and Threats to Women’s Rights” and shed light on:
📷 Growing anti-gender rhetoric
📷 Online harassment and hate speech
📷 Digital violence and deepfakes
📷 Threats to women’s rights and democratic values

Swipe through the infographics to explore the main trends and findings.

Read the full report by KCSS here: https://t.co/p18owe8vlj.

This activity is implemented by KCSS as part of the project “Preventing and Strengthening Resilience Against Anti-Gender Ideologies and Right-Wing Extremism,” supported by BIRN Kosovo and funded by the European Union.

[Aspen Germany @AspenGermany]

We are hosting representatives from @KCSSQKSS in #Berlin this week to discuss cybersecurity and regional security challenges. Facilitated by @AspenGermany, they are meeting with political foundations, government representatives & CSOs.#AspenWB

[KCSS/QKSS @KCSSQKSS]

🎉 KCSS at 18: Building Accountable Security Sectors; Promoting Peacebuilding

Today marks 18 years 🎂 since the founding of the Kosovar Centre for Security Studies (KCSS)—a period defined by independent research, critical policy engagement, and a strong commitment to democratic security governance and peacebuilding.

Established in April 2008 in Prishtina, KCSS began when Kosovo had no dedicated security think tank, driven by the belief that security must be accountable and serve citizens. Over the years, KCSS has become a respected security research centre in Kosovo, the Western Balkans, and beyond.

📊 18 years in numbers

📑 247 publications influencing national, regional, and European discussions

🔖6+ thematic programmes addressing various security challenges

🤝 250+ partner institutions across 20+ countries

📝 Contributions to national strategies, EU consortia, and global policy forums KCSS has progressed from monitoring Kosovo’s first security institutions to participating in EU research and global policy initiatives, becoming a regional and international voice on security, peace, and governance.

We appreciate our researchers, partners, donors, and supporters who have joined us throughout this journey. 18 years. 247 publications.
One mission: Ensuring security serves citizens and promoting peacebuilding.

#KCSS18 #SecurityInServiceOfCitizens #PromotingPeacebuilding #ThinkTank #PolicyImpact #Kosovo #SecurityStudies

[KCSS/QKSS @KCSSQKSS]

📍 Brussels | Policy Roundtable | Operational Integration as the Missing Middle of Enlargement

Next week in Brussels, KCSS and the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (@EPLO_network), in the framework of the #IGNITA initiative, supported by @OpenSocietyWB Open Society Foundations | Western Balkans will host a policy roundtable to discuss how operational integration can advance the EU enlargement process for the Western Balkans.

The discussion will focus on practical, agency‑level cooperation between the Western Balkans and EU security, justice, and cyber bodies—such as ENISA, Eurojust, EPPO, and FRA—and on identifying realistic next steps for deeper engagement in areas where risks are already shared.

🗓 Thursday, 16 April 2026
🕙 10:00–12:00
📍 EPLO Office, Brussels

If you are based in Brussels and would like to join the discussion, feel free to reach out.

[Smidge Project @SmidgeProject]

🔍 What to expect:
– Key research findings from the SMIDGE project
– Media & cultural perspectives (including a documentary screening)
– Best practices from EU-funded initiatives
– A policy dialogue on turning evidence into action

[Smidge Project @SmidgeProject]

📢 Join the SMIDGE International Conference
“The Invisible Middle: Understanding Online Extremism in Middle-Aged Adults in Europe”

The SMIDGE Project brings together policymakers, researchers, journalists, civil society, and digital platform experts to discuss how online extremism, disinformation, and polarising narratives affect middle-aged adults across Europe.

📍 Brussels | 29 January 2026
🔗  Register here: https://t.co/oIIZR5nmgh

For more information about the conference: https://t.co/9Zj2iooR6A

#SmidgeConference #InvisibleMiddle #OnlineNarratives #SmidgeProject

[IDM Albania @IDM_Albania]

Youth safety is at the core of a new IDM & @KCSSQKSS project with schools in 🇦🇱 and 🇽🇰. Using data-driven insights, it tackles the roots of #youthviolence and strengthens reporting to build safer, more inclusive school environments.

[KCSS/QKSS @KCSSQKSS]

Tackling Disinformation in Kosovo: DISRUPT Project Wraps Up!

Today, we brought together leading voices from research, civil society, media, and government to confront one of Kosovo’s biggest challenges: disinformation and its impact on interethnic relations.

Our roundtable marked the finale of the DISRUPT project, featuring insights from top experts and the launch of our latest report, “How Disinformation Fuels Ethno-Political Radicalization in Kosovo.” written by Gentiana Paçarizi, Ramadan Ilazi, Pia-Katharina Pallasch and with contributions from Denora Gashi. From Telegram to TikTok, we explored how false narratives shape perceptions, fuel division, and undermine reconciliation.

Key takeaways? Disinformation in Kosovo is not accidental but deliberate and engineered by foreign and domestic actors through the spread of malign narratives. In other words, disinformation is not some glitch in Kosovo’s media ecosystem but a feature, weaponized to divide communities along ethnic and religious identities and sabotage or undermine trust between communities and public institutions. Building resilience means investing in fact-checking, fostering multiethnic dialogue, and empowering communities to spot and stop manipulation.

Next up: We’re preparing a policy memo for government institutions to turn these findings into action.

Curious about the findings or want to join the conversation? Check out the full report here: https://t.co/BSglVykRjO

With Elizabeth Gowing, @pacarizig, @AdeaBeqaj, Mentor Vrajolli, Jeta Loshaj, Ramadan Ilazi, Tringa Naka, Taulant Boshnjaku, Asllan Zenunaj

#DISRUPT #Kosovo #Disinformation #SocialCohesion #KCSS #PolicyImpact #Resilience

[KCSS/QKSS @KCSSQKSS]

🇽🇰🤝🇮🇪 Today, we had the honor of welcoming the Ambassador of Ireland to Kosovo and Hungary, Ragnar Almqvist at the KCSS offices. Our conversation highlighted the successful implementation of the EEVF-supported initiative “Strengthening the Role of Municipalities in the Promotion of EU Rule of Law Values in Kosovo,” including its contribution to strengthening local governance and advancing European values. We are particularly grateful to the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Ireland for their ongoing trust, cooperation, and commitment to supporting democratic development in Kosovo.

[KCSS/QKSS @KCSSQKSS]

🔴Join us live for the Kosovo Peace & Democracy Summit - New World Disorder: Disinformation, Distrust and Dismantling of Democratic Norms
https://t.co/cWcKFSfFbx

[KPDS @KPDSummit]

We’re kicking off the 4th edition of the Kosovo Peace & Democracy Summit 2025: New World Disorder: Disinformation, Distrust, and Dismantling of Democratic Norms with welcome remarks from @JovanaMekodelac, @MentorV, and @BardhiBakija! Let’s get started.

#KPDS2025

[KPDS @KPDSummit]

The 4th edition of the #KPDS2025 has officially begun!

Theme: New world disorder: Disinformation, Distrust and Dismantling of Democratic Norms. Civil society, researchers, and analysts will discuss pressures on democracy in the Western Balkans and beyond.

[KPDS @KPDSummit]

The Kosovo Peace and Democracy Summit (KPDS) is organized by @NSIMitrovica, @KCSSQKSS, and @sbunker, in cooperation with @EPLO_network and @cmioffice, with support from @NEDemocracy and @RockBrosFund.

[KPDS @KPDSummit]

Stay tuned for panelist and moderator announcements.

[KPDS @KPDSummit]

The Kosovo Peace and Democracy Summit (KPDS) is organized by @NSIMitrovica , @KCSSQKSS , and @sbunker , in cooperation with @EPLO_network and @cmioffice , with support from @NEDemocracy and @RockBrosFund .

[KPDS @KPDSummit]

Panel 1 at #KPDS2025
The Western Balkans faces renewed nationalism and radicalization, testing peace, democracy, and cooperation across the region. This panel will explore how these trends
impact cooperation, stability, and the prospects for a more inclusive future.

[KCSS/QKSS @KCSSQKSS]

🎀 KCSS joins the global #PinkOctober campaign to raise awareness on breast cancer. Early detection saves lives. We stand in solidarity with all those affected and reaffirm the importance of prevention and collective responsibility. 💕

#BreastCancerAwareness #KCSS

[Tringa @tringanaka]

RT @KCSSQKSS: 📢 Today's KCSS Public Media Event: Media & Interethnic Relations in Kosovo

How does the media shape interethnic trust?
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[KCSS/QKSS @KCSSQKSS]

📢 New KCSS Publication

🇨🇳 China’s Quiet Footprint: Mapping Chinese Influence on Local Politics and the Economic Landscape in Kosovo

Although China does not recognize Kosovo, its influence is quietly expanding—through economic cooperation, trade ties, municipal-level partnerships, and cultural initiatives. This report unpacks how China applies its Tao Guang Yang Hui strategy—pursuing national interests while avoiding overt confrontation—shaping Kosovo’s political and economic landscape in subtle but significant ways.

🔎 Author: @HasaniAdelina
🤝 Supported by: Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Kosovo @KASonline

👉 Download the full report here: https://t.co/Ksku8jjEwb

#KCSS #China #Kosovo #Geopolitics #SoftPower #Publications