Setback for Montenegro’s Strongman
Milo Đukanović’s party loses power after thirty years.
Balkans
Why Kosovo Is Lifting, But Will Likely Reinstate, Tariffs on Serbia
Serbia is unwilling to meet Kosovo’s terms.
Balkans Propose Mini-Schengen
EU hopefuls Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia would create their own free-travel zone.
EU Breaks Promise to Balkan States
There is a difference between opening accession talks and letting Albania and North Macedonia in.
Serbia Should Break with Russia
The time has come for the Slavic little brother to make his own choices.
Kosovo Must Come to Terms with Reality
Rather than dream of unification with Albania, Kosovo must focus on getting a deal with Serbia.
How Close Are Western Balkan States to Joining the EU?
Negotiations will continue, but enlargement is not a priority for most member states.
The European Protests You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Serbians are demonstrating against their increasingly autocratic president.
Bush’s Ambivalent Yugoslavia Policy Shaped Transatlantic Relations for Decade
George H.W. Bush was reluctant to intervene, but in the end America could not stand idly by.
EU Reluctant to Add Six Balkan States
Existing member states worry about corruption, weak governance and unfree markets.
Merkel Praises Macedonia, EU Struggles to Influence Romania
Germany hopes Macedonia will resolve its name dispute with Greece.
EU Balkan Enlargement Is Hardly Too Slow. It May Be Too Fast
The countries of the Western Balkans still have a lot of work to do.
Macron Opens Door in Corsica, Rutte Pours Cold War in Sofia
The Frenchman talks Corsican autonomy. The Dutchman is unwilling to let Bulgaria into Schengen.
There Are Reason to Be Cautious About Breaking Up Bosnia
History suggests separation could easily lead to more tension and violence on the Balkans, not less.
Balkans Could Fall Victim to Putin-Trump Deal
The fear is that Donald Trump will trade Kosovo for Russian cooperation in the Middle East.
