Serbia’s science minister explores how the country’s technological growth navigates the East-West rivalry.
After the ideological divide of the Cold War, East-West rivalry persists, fueled by advances in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, telecommunications and biotechnology.
Emerging from the conflict, Serbia, once a war-torn nation, has left its pariah status behind.
Two decades after its reintegration into the international community, it is focusing on science and technology to bridge global divides.
Jelena Begovic, Serbia’s minister of science, technological development and innovation, speaks to Al Jazeera about the nation’s progress and its future aspirations.
