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BALKAN BLOG: Is Serbia’s president really on his way out?

May 26, 2026

Is Aleksandar Vučić finally running out of road? In Serbia, it is the question that follows every large protest.

BALKAN BLOG: Great powers’ competing agendas for the Western Balkans

May 26, 2026

EU sidelined as Washington warns over China and Russia's influence in new strategy document, while Xi Jinping honours Serbia’s president in Beijing.

BALKAN BLOG: Wave of Trump-linked Balkan investments sparks transparency concerns

April 30, 2026

Mega deals announced by Trump-linked companies brings up concerns over corruption and environmental impact similar to those raised over Chinese and Middle Eastern investments in the past.

BALKAN BLOG: The connection between the Middle East conflict and Slovenia’s closely fought election

April 1, 2026

Strong pro-Palestine sentiment in Slovenia causes alleged interference by Israeli private security firm ahead of general election to backfire.

BALKAN BLOG: Why Albania is Europe’s biggest Iran hawk

March 2, 2026

Albanian PM Edi Rama has emerged as one of Europe’s most outspoken backers of the US-Israeli military action against "murderers in Tehran".

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