About ICS

The Institute of Communication Studies is a leading research organization in the field of journalism and media studies, public relations and corporate communications. Our mission is to contribute towards strengthening of Macedonian democracy by working with media, civil society and public institutions, educating a critical public that will ask for greater transparency and accountability through engagement in the policy creation process.

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Research and Analysis

The environmental situation in the Republic of Macedonia is profoundly ambivalent. On the one hand, the country has numerous and very significant environmental values and world natural heritage, and on the other, for decades there has been poor management of nature, abuse of natural resources, and an absence of a strategic approach to solving environmental problems and challenges.

Awareness of the risks posed by Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) exists in North Macedonia, but the national system for coordinated response remains fragmented, without functional inter-institutional coordination and clearly defined responsibilities.

The study also outlines how bilateral disputes between Bulgaria and North Macedonia create openings that enable or amplify Russian influence operations. These disputes have become a strategic entry point for disinformation, enabling Russian actors to exploit existing tensions and shape public narratives.

This publication is the result of the research Determining Political Harmful Narratives (HARMTIVE) conducted by the Institute of Communication Studies (ICS) in collaboration with researchers and experts in the area of communications and media, journalists, and media professionals.