Western Balkans
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Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Bid to Enter NATO: Prospect or Mirage?
Abstract: Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European policymakers have gained a renewed sense of how fragile peace is in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). A brief brush through Bosnia’s recent history reveals outstanding issues following the war in the 1990s, foreign meddling in internal politics, as well as an internal secessionist movement on the rise. Read more →
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Can NATO Contain Türkiye’s Ideological Expansion?
Abstract: Türkiye’s geopolitical stance is evolving, particularly due to its embrace of Neo-Ottomanism. It potentially causes repercussions within the NATO alliance and could affect the Balkans. Several symbolic actions, like the reconversion of Hagia Sophia, Türkiye’s reluctance towards Sweden’s NATO application, and Erdogan’s nationalist rhetoric, seem to signify a pivot towards Neo-Ottomanism. Problem statement: How Read more →
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Unravelling Some Complexities Of The Western Balkans
Abstract: Despite the war ending in former Yugoslavia, which resulted in newly proclaimed nations, the drums never ceased. There have been endless initiatives to stabilise the region, such as the Thessaloniki Summit and the Berlin Process, which can now be considered attempts in vain. One of the biggest issues remains the spread of terrorism in Read more →
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The Western Balkans Between The East And The West
Abstract: The Western Balkans region is both politically and economically significant for Europe. This article examines the security issues and further identifies development issues that threaten the stability of this region as it finds itself at a dangerous crossroads between the West and the East. As of 2022, the influence of the Russian Federation and Read more →
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The EU’s role in countering terrorism and violent extremism in the Western Balkans
Abstract: The world still experiences growing threats of terrorism and violent extremism. As a global counter-terrorism actor, the European Union has developed numerous policies and instruments, such as the Western Balkan counter-terrorism initiative, to combat global terrorism and violent extremism. Since there have been conflicting opinions regarding the EU’s competency as a counter-terrorism actor, this Read more →
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