The Balkans are once again in the spotlight — and you can get involved in the dialogue ✔️ We are announcing a call for applications for the annual educational program «The Balkan Dialogue – 2026», which will take place on June 2–6 in Belgrade. Contemporary international relations are experiencing a period of high turbulence. The global agenda is rapidly changing, and the Balkan region is once again at the center of geopolitical and economic transformations. The Gorchakov Fund invites you to join us in understanding what's happening in the region and discussing its potential future. 📌This year’s main topics — energy security, the transformation of military-political alliances, and the role of media in shaping conflicting agendas. The program will include: 🔵workshops and discussions on different topics: 🔵meetings with experts from Russia and the Balkan region; 🔵project work and presentation of participants’ own solutions. Working languages: Russian, Serbian, English. Who can participate? Invited to apply are young specialists, students, researchers, representatives of government bodies and NGOs, journalists, aged 20-35 and interested in the region. How to apply? 1️⃣Register on the English version of the Fund’s website or log into an existing profile. 2️⃣In the «My projects» section, create an application for the Balkan Dialogue 2026. 3️⃣Fill in the application form. 4️⃣Attach a letter of motivation and essay 5️⃣Submit application. The deadline to apply is April 26, 23:59 (Moscow time). ➡️Read more about the terms of participation on our website. If you have any questions, please contact us at balkans.dialogue@gorchakovfund.ru. #BalkanDialogue #Balkans 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣