Balkans
Balkan states’ EU membership hopes remain distant
Reviving EU enlargement was discussed during a summit in Berlin and a regional tour by the European Commission president
BalkansSerbia’s president will hope for a Trump victory
The Trump family’s business interests in Serbia highlight enduring ties
SerbiaCroatian conscription may fuel Balkan security dilemma
Croatia’s defence minister said the country will reintroduce conscription next year
CroatiaBalkan IT talent will draw more international interest
The AI boom has the potential to transform the Western Balkans and its developing economies
BalkansWar in Ukraine will revive but not ease EU enlargement
Russian aggression has led the EU to open an accession path to Ukraine and Moldova as Western Balkan hopefuls languish
EuropeGaza overspill is a possible risk to Balkan security
Kosovo is the main Balkan security risk, although the conflict in Gaza and refugees fleeing Palestine are extra concerns
BalkansSaudi presence in the Balkans could grow
Muslim communities worldwide offer Saudi Arabia an opportunity to expand global influence
Saudi Arabia
