Western Balkans
39 Articles

NATO Must Fast Track Bosnia’s Membership
A member of the country's tripartite Presidency makes the security case for admission, saying Finland's entry shows the risks and benefits.

Albanian Museum to Celebrate Jewish Life and “Righteous” Who Gave Shelter During Holocaust
The Muslim-majority country is known as the only Nazi-occupied territory during World War II where the Jewish population increased.

The Fallacy of US and EU Policy in the Western Balkans
Unlike their approach to Ukraine, the partners have largely coddled Russian satellites whose actions increasingly destabilize the region.

A Presidential Appeal to the US and the EU for Bosnia’s Democratization
Željko Komšić, a member of Bosnia's presidency, calls for allies to press for an end to sectarianism rather than reinforcing it.

Israel’s Newfound Interest in the Western Balkans is a Welcome Opening
A recent visit shows how these small regional states can advance their own strategic interests and deepen their political influence.

America’s Forgotten Balkan Allies
Before Russia opens yet another war theater through its proxies, the US must recalibrate policy to restore influence in the region.

Щодо України: остерігайтеся пасток тимчасових миротворчих угод
Якщо шкідники не будуть повністю маргіналізовані та не будуть створені системи управління, які…

On Ukraine, Beware the Pitfalls of Interim Peacemaking Deals
Such terms would result in a win for Moscow and contribute to broader geostrategic instability that for Putin is the main point.

Commemorating the Srebrenica Genocide: A Warning for Humankind
A Holocaust scholar calls for an annual global observance to honor victims and survivors and to counter repeated denials of the atrocities.

The West is Shoring Up its Vulnerabilities in the Baltic – The NATO Summit Should End the Zombie Policy on the Balkans Too
The upcoming meeting in Madrid will be as consequential a meeting of Western allies as any since the Cold War.

The Regional Danger of Serbia’s Government Disinformation Machine
Recent US sanctions target a TV station in Bosnia used for divisive propaganda. But the most significant vehicle is in neighboring Serbia.

US Focus on `Open Balkan’ Economic Project Risks Open Season Instead
In the current security crisis and regional context, such a response may amount to meeting a threat to peace with appeasement and bribery.