Balkans

  • Aug 28
  • 7 min read

Croatian conscription may fuel Balkan security dilemma

Croatia’s defence minister said the country will reintroduce conscription next year

Croatia
  • Dec 27, 2023
  • 6 min read

Balkan IT talent will draw more international interest

The AI boom has the potential to transform the Western Balkans and its developing economies

Balkans
  • Dec 4, 2023
  • 7 min read

War 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

Europe
  • Nov 27, 2023
  • 7 min read

Gaza 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

Balkans
  • Nov 8, 2023
  • 6 min read

Saudi presence in the Balkans could grow

Muslim communities worldwide offer Saudi Arabia an opportunity to expand global influence

Saudi Arabia
  • Nov 3, 2023
  • 6 min read

EU growth plan may boost Western Balkan economies

EU has unveiled an EUR6bn plan aimed at integrating the Western Balkans into its single market.

Balkans
  • Oct 30, 2023
  • 7 min read

South-eastern Europe will focus on cross-border links

Bulgaria, Greece and Romania's prime ministers pledged to develop their countries' road, rail and energy connections

Balkans