EU could be about to lose influence over Balkans

The attempt to revive the ‘EU perspective’ for the Balkans, key for this volatile region's stability, looks inadequate

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Idlib will weaken but not break Turkish-Russian ties

Erdogan has locked himself into a no-win situation in Syria.

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Military advances come as economic indicators are worsening sharply

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The president is spearheading a new anti-corruption drive, with just over a year to go until elections

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The Balkans has responded with resilience to sometimes combined challenges of migration, radicalisation and terrorism

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The government faces enormous challenges in righting the struggling economy

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With public frustration mounting, the unpopular government is seeking to change the constitution

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With multiple crises taking hold, the president and the ruling party are on the back foot

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Prolonged social unrest and lock-downs since mid-2018 are taking their toll on the economy

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Arab states struggle to overcome the legacy of colonialist, top-down internal security forces

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