Republika Srpska.
political-administrative entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 455
What's happening
Active this week
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Milorad Dodik met Sergey Lavrov in Minsk, where he discussed strategic cooperation with Moscow, while Madeleine Albright pledged $5 million in support.Some support1 report
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James Blair, an outside adviser to Donald Trump, took a work trip to Republika Srpska.Some support1 report
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Chris LaCivita is named chief strategist for MAGA Inc., while James Blair runs the super PAC, coinciding with Milorad Dodik's leadership in Republika Srpska.Well supported3 reports
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Chris, who co-managed a super PAC, advised the Russia-aligned government of Republika Srpska and also advised Brad Little's campaign in Idaho.Some support1 report
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Campaign advisers, including Chris LaCivita, traveled to Republika Srpska to lead a big-money campaign for Donald Trump.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
Earlier this month
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Daughter of Susie Wiles works for a firm representing Republika Srpska.Some support4 reports
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Advisers provided counsel on voting issues in Republika Srpska, where the government is described as pro-Russian.Some support2 reports
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Milorad Dodik advocated for the separation of Republika Srpska from Bosnia and Herzegovina.Some support2 reports
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A motorway project was undertaken linking Banja Luka and Bijeljina, with connections to Belgrade.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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EU considers Serbia for membership while internal divisions persist in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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Leaders from Serbia, Republika Srpska, and Bosnia and Herzegovina discussed energy cooperation and preserving the Dayton architecture.Some support1 report
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Heads of state from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska discussed preserving Dayton architecture and strategic partnerships.Some support1 report
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US lawmakers are pressuring Bosnia and Herzegovina institutions and calling for sanctions against destabilizing behavior in Republika Srpska.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A court in Bosnia and Herzegovina ruled on the unconstitutionality of secession lobbying in Republika Srpska.Some support1 report
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RS political figures, including Milorad Dodik and Željka Cvijanović, engaged in lobbying efforts to influence US policy regarding sanctions and OHR.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Bosnia calls on the EU to consider sanctions against glorifiers in response to actions taken by Serbia and Republika Srpska.Some support1 report
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The Alliance of Independent Social Democrats leads the government of Republika Srpska, forming a political entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina.Well supported9 reports
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Republika Srpska attended a funeral in Belgrade, which was subsequently condemned by Brussels.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Technical reforms in Republika Srpska include the adoption of biometric voter identification and ballot scanning, with the administrative center located in Banja Luka.Some support1 report
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The current political division in the region is impacting political stability, reflecting on the descent of former Yugoslavia into slaughter.Some support2 reports
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Critical fires are reported in Republika Srpska, with the city of Prilep affected. International aid is underway, including loaned aircraft from Russia, the Czech Republic, and Romania.Some support1 report
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Authorities in Republika Srpska are accused of institutional attacks on human rights, according to reports made on August 12th.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration was urged to restore sanctions on officials related to Republika Srpska.Some support2 reports
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Ćamil Duraković is named vice president of Republika Srpska, while Emir Suljagić is appointed director of a center in Bijeljina.Some support1 report
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Republika Srpska signed a cooperation memorandum with Russian officials, involving police cooperation.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Russian World Foundation provides support to Republika Srpska.Some support1 report
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Republika Srpska extended an agreement with Gazprom, leading to an increase in natural gas supply prices.Some support1 report
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Around Republika Srpska this week
News at the entities that move Republika Srpska most-
Alliance of Independent Social Democrats StructuralPolitical figures Covic and Dodik formed a partnership while Izetbegovic met Covic at SDA headquarters in Sarajevo.Moves Republika Srpska
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Bosnia and Herzegovina StructuralEuropean Gendarmerie Force supports the EU in crisis areas, with nine operations remaining active in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Moves Republika Srpska
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Susie Wiles OperationalDonald Trump is considering replacing his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, and is exploring candidates such as Bill Pulte, Steve Witkoff, and Stephen Miller.Moves Republika Srpska
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James Blair TransactionalTrump addressed House Republicans on healthcare strategy while James Blair led a White House midterm strategy briefing.Moves Republika Srpska
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Gazprom StructuralShell announced its withdrawal from Nord Stream 2 following sanctions, recognizing a $1.126 billion write-down.Moves Republika Srpska
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West OperationalClimate change is affecting energy demand across the West region.Moves Republika Srpska
Connections
The 31 strongest of 455, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Siniša Karan Structural
Siniša Karan holds the position of President of Republika Srpska.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Structural
Republika Srpska functions as a constituent political entity operating within the sovereign framework of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Alliance of Independent Social Democrats Structural
The Alliance of Independent Social Democrats serves as the ruling body and leads the government of Republika Srpska.
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China Overseas Engineering Group Co., Ltd. Operational
China Overseas Engineering Group is executing the Brcko-Bijeljina motorway project within Republika Srpska.
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Susie Wiles Operational
Susie Wiles and her firm actively provide lobbying and representation services for Republika Srpska.
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Branko Blanuša Structural
Branko Blanuša serves as the President of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SDS) within the political structure of Republika Srpska.
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Government of Republika Srpska Structural
The Government of Republika Srpska functions as the political entity of Republika Srpska.
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Milorad Dodik Structural
Milorad Dodik functions as the de facto political leader and driving force for Republika Srpska.
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Ćamil Duraković Structural
Ćamil Duraković holds the position of vice president within the governmental structure of Republika Srpska.
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Banja Luka Structural
Banja Luka serves as the administrative center for the geopolitical entity Republika Srpska.
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Savo Minić Structural
Savo Minić holds the office of Prime Minister in Republika Srpska.
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James Blair Transactional
James Blair provided consulting and counsel services to Republika Srpska, particularly regarding election assistance.
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Gazprom Structural
Gazprom maintains an ongoing supply agreement with Republika Srpska for energy supplies.
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Madeleine Albright Transactional
Madeleine Albright pledged $5 million in budgetary support to Republika Srpska.
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Chris LaCivita Shared context
Chris LaCivita and his advisers traveled to Republika Srpska to provide consulting and counsel regarding its elections and voting issues.
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Donald Trump Operational
Republika Srpska and Donald Trump engage in mutual political interaction, with Trump consulting on local elections and RS making inroads with his allies.
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Bosnia Structural
Republika Srpska is documented as a constituent entity within the larger geopolitical framework of Bosnia.
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Vladimir Putin Operational
Republika Srpska is described as being closely aligned with Vladimir Putin.
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Serbia Shared context
The two entities share a geopolitical and cultural context related to the figure Mladic, evidenced by shared political gatherings and symbology.
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constitutional court Structural
The constitutional court reviewed and ruled on the unconstitutionality of secession lobbying concerning Republika Srpska.
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Montreal Transactional
Republika Srpska sought to fund a firm based in Montreal.
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Belgrade Shared context
The entities share a regional context, evidenced by travel and participation in events between Republika Srpska and Belgrade.
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Željka Cvijanović Structural
Željka Cvijanović is a political figure actively involved in advocating for the political needs and awareness of Republika Srpska.
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Chris Operational
Chris provided advisory services to the government of Republika Srpska.
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Moscow Structural
Republika Srpska has established a formal cooperation memorandum with the Russian Interior Ministry.
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Government of Serbia Shared context
The two entities share a political context regarding the required refraining from association with Mladic's funeral.
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New York Times Mentioned together
The New York Times reports on political engagement and events within Republika Srpska.
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West Operational
West is actively attempting to appropriate an oversight role over Republika Srpska.
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European Parliament Operational
Republika Srpska's cooperation with Russian officials is subject to condemnation under EU sanctions.
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Mikhail Zvinchuk Shared context
Mikhail Zvinchuk visited the territory of Republika Srpska and interacted with its authorities.
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James Blair Shared context
James Blair visited the territory of Republika Srpska.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
8 events- Milorad Dodik met Sergey Lavrov in Minsk, where he discussed strategic cooperation with Moscow, while Madeleine Albright pledged $5 million in support.
- James Blair, an outside adviser to Donald Trump, took a work trip to Republika Srpska.
- Chris LaCivita is named chief strategist for MAGA Inc., while James Blair runs the super PAC, coinciding with Milorad Dodik's leadership in Republika Srpska.
- Chris, who co-managed a super PAC, advised the Russia-aligned government of Republika Srpska and also advised Brad Little's campaign in Idaho.
- Campaign advisers, including Chris LaCivita, traveled to Republika Srpska to lead a big-money campaign for Donald Trump.
- Daughter of Susie Wiles works for a firm representing Republika Srpska.
- Advisers provided counsel on voting issues in Republika Srpska, where the government is described as pro-Russian.
- Milorad Dodik advocated for the separation of Republika Srpska from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
September 2026
7 events- Leaders from Serbia, Republika Srpska, and Bosnia and Herzegovina discussed energy cooperation and preserving the Dayton architecture.
- Heads of state from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska discussed preserving Dayton architecture and strategic partnerships.
- A court in Bosnia and Herzegovina ruled on the unconstitutionality of secession lobbying in Republika Srpska.
- RS political figures, including Milorad Dodik and Željka Cvijanović, engaged in lobbying efforts to influence US policy regarding sanctions and OHR.
- Bosnia calls on the EU to consider sanctions against glorifiers in response to actions taken by Serbia and Republika Srpska.
- Republika Srpska attended a funeral in Belgrade, which was subsequently condemned by Brussels.
- Technical reforms in Republika Srpska include the adoption of biometric voter identification and ballot scanning, with the administrative center located in Banja Luka.
August 2026
7 events- EU considers Serbia for membership while internal divisions persist in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- US lawmakers are pressuring Bosnia and Herzegovina institutions and calling for sanctions against destabilizing behavior in Republika Srpska.
- The current political division in the region is impacting political stability, reflecting on the descent of former Yugoslavia into slaughter.
- Critical fires are reported in Republika Srpska, with the city of Prilep affected. International aid is underway, including loaned aircraft from Russia, the Czech Republic, and Romania.
- Authorities in Republika Srpska are accused of institutional attacks on human rights, according to reports made on August 12th.
- The Trump administration was urged to restore sanctions on officials related to Republika Srpska.
- Ćamil Duraković is named vice president of Republika Srpska, while Emir Suljagić is appointed director of a center in Bijeljina.
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July 2026
3 eventsJune 2026
3 events- A motorway project was undertaken linking Banja Luka and Bijeljina, with connections to Belgrade.
- The Alliance of Independent Social Democrats leads the government of Republika Srpska, forming a political entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Milorad Dodik remains the de facto leader of Republika Srpska, having been elected to the role after five years of pressure and a resignation.