Following the Chilly Warfare’s ideological rift, East-West rivalry persists, fuelled by advances in AI, cybersecurity, telecommunications and biotechnology.

Rising from battle, Serbia, as soon as a war-torn nation, has left its pariah standing behind.

Twenty years after reintegration into the worldwide neighborhood, it focuses on science and expertise to bridge world divides.

Jelena Begovic, Serbia’s minister of science, technological growth and innovation, talks to Al Jazeera in regards to the nation’s developments and its future aspirations.