Kosovo

There could be no end to nationalists’ territorial claims, whatever concessions are made

The impending demise of Islamic State in the Middle East has not reduced the terrorist threat to the Balkans

Relations with some neighbouring states are off to a rocky start, raising concerns over prospects for the rest of 2017

Serbian premier promises to stop officials acting irresponsibly after a provocation that he himself must have approved.

Returning jihadists from the Middle East could destabilise the fragile Balkans

Positions have softened on both sides but other factors will need to come into play to avert crisis in the longer term

It will be a political decision to waive visas for Turkey, Kosovo, Georgia and Ukraine amid suspicious of 'over-stayers'

Dysfunctional politics, insecurity and a stalled economy are holding back Kosovo's future as an independent state