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BALKAN BLOG: Can Croatia become a European energy and transport hub?
July 9, 2025
Croatia has ambitions to become a gateway for energy and trade in Europe, but questions remain about how far this can be achieved in a competitive field.
BALKAN BLOG: Western Balkans military build-up continues as the world looks elsewhere
June 26, 2025
As the world’s attention remains focused on the wars in Ukraine and, more recently, the Middle East, several countries in the Western Balkans are ramping up their military capacities.
BALKAN BLOG: Russia turns its attention to Moldova ahead of crucial election
June 10, 2025
Recent comments from Russian officials indicate Moscow will exploit issues such as energy and language as Moldova’s ruling pro-EU PAS seeks re-election in September.
BALKAN BLOG: Slovenia steps up its diplomatic game in Africa
June 5, 2025
Slovenian politicians are building on the Yugoslav-era legacy of solidarity with Africa.
BALKAN BLOG: Kosovo’s political deadlock means a freeze on reforms too
June 4, 2025
Key issues — including the EU-led dialogue with Serbia and economic reforms — remain on hold as parties fail to form a new government almost four months after the general election.
BALKAN BLOG: Serbia’s protest movement is losing momentum
June 2, 2025
Student-led demonstrations, once drawing hundreds of thousands to the streets of Belgrade and Novi Sad, have ebbed in recent weeks.
BALKAN BLOG: Albania’s moment to make a push for EU accession
April 13, 2025
Albania has a realistic chance of joining the EU by the end of this decade.