The Western Balkans find themselves at a precarious crossroads, where the echoes of the 1990s wars continue to distort the present. A profound analysis titled “Media Coverage of Dealing with the Past,” supported by the German organization Pro Peace, reveals a region struggling under the weight of historical revisionism, political polarization, and persistent disinformation. While countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and North Macedonia face significant structural hurdles, Serbia stands out as the most entrenched example of systematic resistance to transitional justice. In this environment, the media is rarely an impartial observer; instead, it is often a tool used to…

The landscape of China’s digital economy is undergoing a significant shift as the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) introduces a new self-regulatory pact aimed at policing business-related discourse. For years, the rapid speed of the Chinese internet has often come at the cost of corporate reputations, with “self-media” accounts and anonymous gossip networks frequently spreading unverified claims that can destabilize markets and harm the image of entrepreneurs overnight. By codifying these new expectations, the regulator is signaling a move toward a more “orderly” online environment. The goal is to create a digital ecosystem where business information is moderated with greater…