Balkans
Croatian 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 ArabiaEU growth plan may boost Western Balkan economies
EU has unveiled an EUR6bn plan aimed at integrating the Western Balkans into its single market.
BalkansSouth-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
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