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London post-Brexit will retain Balkan security role

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BALKANS/UK

The summit is an opportunity for reinvigorating the Berlin Process which has faded somewhat as the European migration crisis, Brexit and reform priorities put EU enlargement on…

Prospects for Central-Eastern Europe in 2018

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PROSPECTS 2018

Prospects for Central-Eastern Europe in 2018.

Tensions will rise as Montenegro 'coup' comes to trial

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MONTENEGRO

The authorities’ allegations that members of Russia’s security services were involved in a failed plot to overthrow the government last October.

Russia will meddle in troubled Balkan waters

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BALKANS

Disturbances in the newest NATO member state stems from religious and political affiliation rather than any doctrinal split, pitting pro-Western Montenegrin nationalists and…

New German government makes cautious turn in Balkans

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GERMANY/BALKANS

The Social Democrat (SPD)/Green/Free Democrat (FDP) coalition promises changes in foreign policy. For the six Western Balkan countries (WB6), former Chancellor Angela Merkel’s…

Opposition split may mean more violence for Kosovo

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KOSOVO

Kosovo's violent and fragmenting opposition.

Germany’s Balkan initiative will require new approach

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GERMANY/BALKANS

Germany’s unilateral Balkan initiative.

Ukraine invasion may affect Russia’s Balkan influence

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BALKANS

Eufor is activating about 500 of its reserves in case the deteriorating international situation spreads to BiH. The announcement came the same day that Russia launched its assault…

Serbian leader may rue unexpectedly large election win

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SERBIA

The elections, just 20 months after the last ones, resulted in a larger-than-expected victory for the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), which regained the parliamentary…

Russia will use Orthodox faith to influence Balkans

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BALKANS/RUSSIA

The expulsions highlight the significant role the ROC, which is close to the Kremlin, plays in influencing politics and societies in the South Slav, Orthodox Christian-majority…