The President of Montenegro will discuss the nation’s aspirations for European Union membership amidst the evolving dynamics of EU enlargement. As a front-runner among Western Balkan countries in accession negotiations, Montenegro plays a pivotal role in the region's European integration narrative. The President will provide an in-depth analysis of Montenegro’s progress towards meeting EU accession criteria.

The scholarly literature on EU-China relations often draws a dichotomous distinction between material and ideational factors, frequently overemphasizing the 'interest versus value' motif that underpins this complex relationship. Despite its importance, the diplomacy and future trajectory of EU-China relations remain opaque and incalculably intricate. This talk moves beyond binary frameworks by introducing a novel theoretical model of diplomatic relationship-building.

War forced millions of Syrians from their homes. It also forced them to rethink the meaning of home itself.

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