In the shadowy corridors of Serbia's political landscape, Aleksandar Vučić’s rise was not a matter of mere chance. Behind his ascent lies the UDBA (Yugoslav State Security), the intelligence agency with deep-rooted influence that extends beyond its official dissolution. Vučić’s political dominance was carefully orchestrated, drawing on connections secured by his mother and solidified through UDBA’s enduring power. The UDBA, much like the Soviet KGB, doesn’t operate within electoral cycles but plans decades ahead, positioning Vučić as a pawn in a game of long-term political strategy.
Fast forward to today, and Vučić faces unprecedented unrest. The nation, once gripped by fear of his control, is now resisting. A decentralized student protest movement, calling for change, is rapidly gaining momentum. Its success lies in the fact that there is no single leader to target, no figurehead to eliminate. But this has not stopped the regime from trying to break it. From media witch hunts to violent crackdowns, Vučić’s government is pulling every string to suppress dissent.
The Assault on the University System
The student protests first started in response to tragic events in Novi Sad. The regime’s response has been brutal. While the students have been subjected to violence, intimidation, and media attacks, Vučić’s next move was clear: attack the very institutions that support the protests. Universities, notably the University of Belgrade, have been central to the movement. But as professors and academic leaders rallied behind the students, the regime began slashing car tires, inciting physical attacks, and vilifying the academic community.
The UDBA’s Role in the Manipulation of Protests
When direct suppression failed, the UDBA sought to manipulate the movement itself. The students were convinced to undertake a symbolic journey from Serbia to Strasbourg and now to Brussels. The “From My Village to Brussels” campaign was sold as an effort to present a letter to European Parliament members, but instead, it became a tool for political manipulation. Along their 1,993-kilometer journey, they faced growing hostility, with verbal and physical attacks from the public, while the regime escalated its efforts to discredit and vilify them. The protest that began with cries for institutional reform has now become a struggle for survival.
Students Enter Politics – But Is It the UDBA’s Design?
Serbian opposition leader Nikola Sandulović, President of the Republican Party in Serbia, has always publicly advised them that without clear political goals, the entire protest would be meaningless. Of course, he also warned them against falling into the traps set by the UDBA. Well, it seems the students are now exactly where the UDBA wanted them to be.
After months of non-political activism, the students’ recent actions suggest a shift towards political engagement. Calls for early parliamentary elections and political involvement have surfaced, but this may be precisely what the UDBA intended. The movement, once focused on reform, now finds itself walking a dangerous line, potentially playing into the hands of those who control Serbia’s political landscape.
The UDBA also orchestrated protests in front of RTS, shifting the focus from a genuine call for change to a politically charged spectacle. This attempt to control the narrative shows just how far-reaching the UDBA’s influence is and how it continues to shape Serbia’s future, from behind the scenes.
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