ISAC promotes and serves the transformation of Serbia towards EU and Euro-Atlantic membership by
addressing the challenges facing the country and the region, influencing policy and decision-making through
research, policy proposals, political analysis and forecasts, and specialist education, with the ultimate aim of
attaining a more prosperous future for the present and coming generations.
ISAC Fund dedicates a notable portion of its work to publishing, by printing original writing, translations of the most important documents and fundamental works in the areas of international relations, European integrations and security.
ISAC Policy Perspective
Through Blood, Sweat and Tears Serbia could, at the earliest, enter the EU in 2018
In this analytical text Željko Pantelić counters often unrealistic promises of Serbia’s imminent joining to the EU, by explaining accurate perspective of Serbia’s road to EU, and main phases of the process.
ISAC Fund launches a new publication, the ISAC POLICY PERSPECTIVE
In order to attain one of its key goals – the qualitative improvement of public policy development in Serbia – as well as to provide timely commentary of important developments and policy issues in Serbian, regional and European affairs with its unique point of view, the ISAC Fund is launching its new publication: the ISAC POLICY PERSPECTIVE. The first ISAC Policy Perspective, titled “Defining the Anti-reformers, Redefining the Reformers”, written by Milan Pajevic, Chairman if the ISAC Fund International Advisory Board, also marks the beginning of Mr Pajevic’s full-time engagement with ISAC.
The ISAC Policy Perspective will be published when events warrant it, rather than on any regular timeline. It is ISAC Fund’s aim to engage firstly its International Advisory Board members as authors of the ISAC Policy Perspective, but also the like-minded experts, ISAC Fund alumni, friends and other reform-oriented individuals.
Srđan Gligorijević analyzes the NATO-EU relations, in Evroatlantska revija (the Euro-Atlantic Review) no.6:
Strategic partnership between European Union (EU) and NATO is one of the core elements of the international security today. There is a notable record of the cooperation between the two, at the political and operational level, but still there are some considerable challenges, which hamper a more intensified and efficient joint work. Srđan Gligorijević, ISAC Fund’s Director of Analysis, presents a comprehensive view on the EU-NATO relations, in the new issue of Evroatlantska revija (Euro-Atlantic Review).
Analysis by Amadeo Watkins and Srdjan Gligorijevic NATO AND THE BALKANS published in the summer issue of the NATO Review
The article NATO and the Balkans: a Case for a Greater Integration by Srdjan Gligorijevic, of the ISAC Fund, and Dr Amadeo Watkins, of the British Defence Academy, was published in the summer issue of the NATO Review (the flagship magazine of the Alliance). The article discusses the past, present and immediate future of NATO’s role in the Balkan region.
Analysis
In cooperation with Nikolic Kokanovic Otasevic office, International and Security Affairs Centre - ISAC fund announced:
LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN SERBIA AND RUSSIA IN THE FIELD OF OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
On 3 February 2010 ISAC Fund presented the Analysisto the expert publicin Media Centre in Belgrade. This document was made as a part of the ISAC Fund’s two-year Monitoring Russia-Serbia Relations project. The Analysis was presented by Žarko Petrović, Research Director of ISAC Fund together with Čedomir Kokanović and Đuro Otašević (Law Office Nikolić-Kokanović-Otašević). The aim of the analysis was to review the entire Oil and Gas Arrangement, from the standpoint of the legal regulations of the Republic of Serbia and the international treaties that bind Serbia as well as to identify potential problems in this area of Serbian economy that may arise during the implementation of this Agreement. The analysis led to the following conclusions:
The level of afforded concessions and deviations from the application of general rules stipulated in the Arrangement is without precedent in the recent practice of entering into international agreements in Serbia;
Regardless of the political and commercial aspects of the Agreement, only the sale of shares of NIS are specifically regulated, while other aspects of the Agreement (the South Stream, Banatski Dvor and modernization of NIS) remained primarily in the sphere of principled formulations;
Immunity and selective application of regulations to companies covered by the Arrangement are problematic from the standpoint of constitutionally envisaged equality of conditions for doing business and provisions of international agreements on supporting and mutual protection of investments, which Serbia concluded with other countries (Switzerland, Spain, Netherlands, Hungary and others);
One major challenge will be harmonization of obligations from the Serbian oil-gas Arrangement with the obligations assumed by the ratification of the Treaty establishing the Energy Community in Southeast Europe (anti trust legislation and prohibition of favoring of particular companies). One could foresee even more problems arising during the process of harmonization of Serbian legislation with that of the EU.
The Arrangement provides for deviations from the general Serbian legislation. In principle, cannot legally be done in such general fashion as it is implicitly done in the Arrangement. Furthermore the deviation from the general legislation is not clearly defined. A number of provisions are in apparent contradiction with the legislation of the Republic of Serbia.
Russian Vision of European Security and Serbia
Žarko Petrović
Research Director, International and Security Affairs Centre, ISAC Fund
Serbia started to formulate balanced policy regarding the Initiative of the Russian President Dmitry Medvedev for adopting the New European Security Treaty. Serbia should continue with this policy, because a country wishing to become a EU candidate country cannot conduct independent policy regarding such an important issue as international security. Besides, this initiative is primarily directed towards increasing Russian security. Serbia should follow the EU policy regarding this Initiative.
By following the EU policy Serbia would thereby prove to the "enlargement sceptics" in the EU countries that it is, in fact, not a "Russian proxy" in the Balkans.
Russia and the Western Balkans
In this study Dušan Reljić, Senior Researcher at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) in Berlin, analyzes the processes which conditioned the reinvigoration of Russia’s political and economic influence in this part of Southeast Europe. The conclusion is, above all, that following years of Russia’s declining influence, and the increase in US domination, the conflict over Kosovo re-opened the space for Russia’s return into the Western Balkans. In this conflict, Belgrade is dependent on Moscow’s support.
Also, the construction of the South Stream gas pipeline ties, in the long term, the energy security of South East Europe to Russian supplies.
The European Union, in spite of the fact that all countries in the region see their political future in accession thereto, will in future have to take into account not only the will of the United States of America, but also the influence of Russia in the Western Balkans.
Energy in the Southeast Europe Monitoring Russia Serbia Relations Project Sixth Report
Energy in Southeast Europe; Sixth Report of Monitoring Russi Serbia Relations Project
Prof Dr Miroslav Jovanović Medvedev in Belgrade: two aspects of the announced visit (pdf)
On symbolism in foreign policy and on the announcement and background of the visit of the Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to Serbia. On strategic partnership and on the responsibility of Serbian elites.
The Fourth Report of the Monitoring Russia Serbia Relations project
ISAC Fund started the realization of the Project “Monitoring Russia Serbia Relations” in September 2008. The idea for the project came from the need to comprehend the relationship between Russia and Serbia in a
realistic manner which can be based on facts, from the point of view of Serbia’s rational interests.
The Third Report of the Monitoring Russia Serbia Relations project
ISAC Fund started the realization of the Project “Monitoring Russia Serbia Relations” in September 2008. The idea for the project came from the need to comprehend the relationship between Russia and Serbia in a
realistic manner which can be based on facts, from the point of view of Serbia’s rational interests.
The first and second report of the Monitoring Russia Serbia Relations project
ISAC Fund started the realization of the Project “Monitoring Russia Serbia Relations” in September 2008. The idea for the project came from the need to comprehend the relationship between Russia and Serbia in a
realistic manner which can be based on facts, from the point of view of Serbia’s rational interests.
The Guides Edition
The Guide To Serbia's Association With The EU The lack of concrete, precise and understandable information about the EU, and that of current and future relations between the EU and Serbia, has been successfully addressed by the authors in a clear and graspable language which, with an attractive design and layout, allows for a fast and easy way to comprehend the presented information, thus making this Guide suitable for a wide range of audiences.
The Business Guide to the Stabilization and Association Agreement Continuing its efforts to contribute to correctly informing citizens of Serbia, ISAC fund is publishing a new guidebook, which is dedicated to better understanding the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA), particularly its economic and business aspects. The difference between the “Guidebook through the SAA” and this guide, is that the Business Guide is generally meant for businesses and economic experts.
This guide is a compilation of three chapters, which describe in detail what are the goals and elements of the SAA and its impact on the economy and business of Serbia.
Guide Through the Stabilization and Association Agreement As the process of Stabilization and Association to European Union is still unknown to the public in Serbia this Guide is, in details, explaining each of the stages of the process, as well as the history that led to the Agreement and steps which Serbia needs to make in order to conclude and implement it. Available in Serbian language only.
Guide to the Partnership for Peace This Guide provides key information about the Partnership for Peace programme, its place in the general NATO framework, as well as the role that Serbia, as one of its members, plays in it. It is intended for experts and practitioners in the field of international relations and security, but also for all those who wish to find out more about the current and potential results of the Euroatlantic integration of Serbia. Available in Serbian language only.
Guide Through the Accession to the European Union This Guide introduces the basic notions of European integration largely exploring the stages of the Stabilization and Association Process. It is an indispensable companion for everyone who professionally deals with European integration of Serbia, as well as to all those interested in EU affairs. Available in Serbian language only.
Guide Through the Euro-Atlantic Partnership
Concise and comprehensive guide through the main concepts, history, structure and activities of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership. Offering a fundamental insight into the Euro-Atlantic Partnership, the guide contributes to the better understanding of this topical issue of the security integration of the Republic of Serbia. Available in Serbian language only.
Compendia and Collected Lectures
Collected Lectures from the 9th School of Security Sector Reform
With the kind help from the Royal Danish Embassy in Belgrade and the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Denmark, the ISAC Fund publishes the Compendium consisting of nine notable lectures of international and domestic experts given at the 9th School of Security Sector Reform, held in Belgrade, in April 2007.
Compendium of Lectures from the School of Security Sector Reform – Second and Extended Edition
Due to an unexpectedly high level of interest, the first issue of the Compendium went out of stock by the end of 2006. With the support of the Canadian Embassy in Belgrade, the ISAC Fund published the Second and Extended Edition of this Compendium.
Compendium of lectures held at the Schools of Security Sector Reform
The first edition of the Compendium, published in mid 2006 with the assistance of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Belgrade, consists of twelve distinguished papers presented at the earlier Schools of Security Sector Reform. Thematically, the Compendium has a wide scope, from debates on fundaments of security sector reform, through some specific problems of the aspects of this process, up to the issues of security integrations and of peace-keeping.
Source documents
By publishing the translation of the European Security Strategy, a key
document in the European security architecture, ISAC contributes to a better
understanding of the European Security and Defence Policy.
Original version of the European Security Strategy in English.
