Security.

Today we were able to sleep in, but in the afternoon headed to the Belgrade Center for Security Policy (BCSP). Sonya the director spoke with us for over an hour before returning to work, her passion for her work made the meeting very interesting.  This NGO was founded in 1997 making it the first in the region in regards to security and reform. Here at BCSP they use the “Think Tank”, format to talk with prominent figures and work towards access of freedom of information. Since their founding, they have created a grading system of 1-5 and grade every aspect of security in the country receives a grade. Since their inception, they have become a highly credible source of security information, their reports often times are used in Parliament. The work they do here has had a lasting positive effect on the greater good of Serbia, as well as countries around the region.

There was a soccer game this evening between the Partizan and Albanian teams. Mladen warned us about the potential dangers of the soccer hooligans. Some of the group left for the game while I along with a few others were at dinner. I attempted to convince the people I was with to attend the game, but no one wanted to accompany Marissa and I, instead we just relaxed for the evening. 

(Mission Statement for BCSP click the photo to enlarge)