The Institute for Hybrid Warfare Studies “Octopus” is an independent research and policy think tank dedicated to identifying, deconstructing, and countering hybrid threats for a safer and more resilient security environment in Kosovo and beyond. Our mission is to provide evidence-based research and geopolitical analysis that enhances strategic clarity, public awareness, and understanding of the evolving security landscape of the Western Balkans.
Research
PROJEKTI I BIA-S PËR (LISTA)SERBIZIMIN E KOSOVËS
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INTEGRITETI ZGJEDHOR DHE SIGURIA KOMBËTARE
(Nga diskutimi i Gjon Culajt në Forumin e Institutit OCTOPUS “Integriteti i Zgjedhjeve përballë Kërcënimeve…
Analysis
SERBIA’S PERFIDIOUS PLAYBOOK IN NEW YORK
(Vučić’s Moralizing at the UN General Assembly as Pressure on the West) Once upon a…
ESPIONAGE AND COUNTERINTELLIGENCE IN KOSOVO
(Institutional Capacity, Democratic Oversight, and Public Trust) Gjon Culaj, Associate Fellow at the “Octopus” Institute…
Publications
PROJEKTI I BIA-S PËR (LISTA)SERBIZIMIN E KOSOVËS
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INTEGRITETI ZGJEDHOR DHE SIGURIA KOMBËTARE
(Nga diskutimi i Gjon Culajt në Forumin e Institutit OCTOPUS “Integriteti i…
ELECTORAL INTEGRITY AND NATIONAL SECURITY
(Remarks by Gjon Culaj at the OCTOPUS Forum: “Electoral Integrity under Hybrid…
Russia, Kosovo, and Ukraine: The False Model of the “Precedent
Author: Dr. Gurakuç Kuçi – Senior Researcher at Institute for Hybrid Warfare…
Religious authoritarianism as a method of hegemonic politics
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Lufta hibride përmes mbishkrimeve
Në vitin 2020, filloi ndërtimi i një objekti të njohur si “Kisha…
Events
Thank you for your interest in the Octopus Institute for Hybrid Warfare Studies. If you have any questions, inquiries, or collaboration opportunities, please feel free to reach out to us using the contact information below:
Email: info@octopusinstitute.org
Email: iskhoctopusjournal@octopusinstitute.org
Alternatively, you can contact specific team members directly:
- Arben Fetoshi (Director) – arben.fetoshi@octopusinstitute.org
- Agim Musliu (Chairman of the Board) – agim.musliu@octopusinstitute.org
- Gurakuç Kuçi (Researcher) – gurakuq.kuqi@octopusinstitute.org
- Iryna Synelnyk (Researcher) – iryna.synelnyk@octopusinstitute.org
- Drilona Fazliu (Office Manager) – drilona.fazliu@octopusinstitute.org
Podcast
Thank you for your interest in the Octopus Institute for Hybrid Warfare Studies. If you have any questions, inquiries, or collaboration opportunities, please feel free to reach out to us using the contact information below:
Email: info@octopusinstitute.org
Email: iskhoctopusjournal@octopusinstitute.org
Alternatively, you can contact specific team members directly
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