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BALKAN BLOG: A Bosnian statelet in denial
September 2, 2025
Milorad Dodik has been stripped of his role as president of Bosnia's Republika Srpska but he is continuing to operate as if still in power.
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BALKAN BLOG: One step forward, two steps back in Kosovo's deadlocked parliament
September 1, 2025
Kosovans are running out of patience with the political crisis that has persisted since the February general election, taking its toll on the country’s economy.
BALKAN BLOG: Vucic's letters from Belgrade
August 31, 2025
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's letters and interviews published by international media outlets are part of a counter-offensive against hyperbolic portrayals of his country as sliding into outright authoritarianism.
BALKAN BLOG: Situation in Bosnia risks getting worse before it gets better
August 25, 2025
Putin-ally Milorad Dodik’s efforts to cling onto power in Bosnia’s Serb entity threaten to further destabilise the country.
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.