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BALKAN BLOG: The battle for Moldova
September 28, 2025
The authorities in Chisinau have responded to Russian interference with strategies that would, under normal circumstances, be considered on the verge of unconstitutional.
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.