German political scientist Alexander Rotert fantasizes about Berlin's imaginary support for Serbia's authoritarian government under Vucic, arguing it prioritizes a lithium project over democratic concerns.
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Serbian Odious Party
Aleksandar Vucic and his big-tent coalition have been in power since 2012, and even if they weren't an incompetent, repressive kakistocracy, in most societies that have parliamentary and presidential elections they would have most likely overstay their welcome after twelve years in office.
Serbian non-revolution
The 2024 Alternative report on the position and needs of young people in the Republic of Serbia, finds that 57 percent of young people in Serbia feel that we need a strong leader. The Serbian student protesters are not the democratic role models you are looking for.
Serbia, Russia’s little sabre rattler
The main issue to understand concerning Serbia-Russia relations is that the Serbian revanchists based their policies on the premise that one day Russia and China will rise up against US-led Western hegemony, which will enable us to have another go at making a Greater Serbia.
Why Serbia stands with Trump
Yes, yes, Serbia 35% tariffs, Trump crazy. But Serbian political discourse and The Donald already have some history behind them. Read which convicted Serbian war criminal supported Trump's presidential bid since 2016, and how and why Carl Bildt got to mock Vučić on Twitter.