The Institute for Hybrid Warfare Studies “OCTOPUS” is organizing a roundtable discussion tomorrow, January 28, 2025, at Hotel SIRIUS, on the topic: “Foreign Interference in Elections and Its Impact on National Security and Democracy”. This event will bring together local and international experts to discuss the critical issue of foreign influence in electoral processes and its implications for democratic stability and national security.
Panelists for the roundtable include:
- Matti Nissinen, Ambassador of Finland to Kosovo
- Nikoleta Diossi, expert from IFES
- Kreshnik Gashi, journalist from Kallxo.com
- Radomir Dimić, journalist from Serbia
- Oleksiy Koshel, representative of the Ukrainian Voters’ Committee
Agenda for the roundtable:
- 09:30 – 10:00: Registration of participants
- 10:00 – 10:15: Opening and introduction to the roundtable
- 10:15 – 12:00: Main discussion
- 12:00 – 12:15: Conclusions and recommendations
The goal of this roundtable is to raise awareness of the risks posed by foreign interference in electoral processes and to provide a platform for analyzing its potential effects on democracy and national security. The discussions aim to generate recommendations for addressing these challenges effectively.
This event is part of the Institute’s broader efforts to promote security and transparency in electoral processes by addressing hybrid threats and external influences.
For further information, please contact us at: info@octopusinstitute.org.