Bosnia & Herzegovina

BALKAN BLOG: Upended world order enables Russia’s return to Southeast Europe

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow February 19, 2025

The US’s distancing from its traditional democratic allies and embrace of the far right paves the way for the return of Russian influence to a region from which it has long been in retreat.

Southeast Europe’s far right revel in Vance’s attack on Europe

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow February 17, 2025

Right-wing and pro-Russian politicians across Southeast Europe applauded US Vice President JD Vance’s criticism of the European Union at the Munich Security Conference.

London to name Karen Pierce special envoy to the Western Balkans

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade February 7, 2025

Former British ambassador in Washington appointed as UK seeks to deepen its engagement with the Western Balkans, a region of growing geopolitical interest.

“Unchained” Trump is main risk to broadly positive Emerging Europe growth prospects

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow February 4, 2025

Steep US tariffs on the EU or a sudden cut in support for Ukraine are the major downside risks for the region, says new wiiw report.

Bosnia's Republika Srpska to make new attempt to pass ‘foreign agents’ law

Denitsa Koseva in Sofia February 2, 2025

Bosnian Serb leader targets "scum who use foreign funds" with controversial legislation modelled on laws adopted in Russia, Belarus and Georgia.

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