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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News

Harmful narratives in political communication create a toxic public sphere, deepen divisions, and incite intolerance. It is a democratic duty for politicians to work on depolarizing public discourse and to address complex issues important to society through dialogue rather than through populism, character attacks, and undermining trust in institutions.