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Strategic RegionsBalkanSeptember 2, 2009 | EU and Turkey to Mediate Balkan TensionsMemo 18: More than a decade after the Dayton Agreement West Balkan countries are fighting over EU membership and against the resurgence of nationalist forces. These factors presently contribute to the emergence of renewed conflict potential. The European Union and Turkey have a key role to play as mediators. …More August 7, 2009 | Is the EU Suffering From 'Visa Liberalization Fatigue'?Rudi Guraziu: The EU seems to have made its political decision as far as visa liberalization for the West Balkans is concerned. However, by excluding the two nations who have suffered the most during the conflict it risks stability in the region. …More August 7, 2009 | How Will Europe Protect Itself Against the Nationalist Virus?Wolfgang Stock: Slovenia and Greece are currently preventing Croatia and Macedonia, two politically and economically stable countries, from entering the European Union. This blockade is unjustified and a violation against the highest principles of the EU. Brussels must cease from its indifference and act on this. …More August 6, 2009 | The Blocked BlocTomislav Marsic : The recent Slovenian veto to an advancement of EU accession negotiations with Croatia accompanied by Greek efforts to constrain any EU-Macedonian rapprochement have deeply altered the inter-state relations of all involved. European solidarity and long-term strategic thinking are crucial to repairing the increasingly fragile bonds. …More August 5, 2009 | Kosovo: Balkan Success Story and Future EU Member?Elizabeth Pond: The Kosovar State has so far been successful in the most pressing challenges facing the country since its secession from Serbia. However, excessive political interference with societal institutions alludes to the long way of development and improvement ahead. …More August 4, 2009 | Solving Europe's Bosnia CrisisDaniel Korski: If there is one thing the EU is proud of, it is the bloc’s Balkan record. From a region torn apart in the mid-1990s, a new one has emerged. However, progress in Bosnia-Herzegovina has ceased. It will take a clear aim and a tougher EU approach for Bosnian politicians to start behaving responsibly and building a state that has a future in Europe. …More August 3, 2009 | Could Current Conflicts Spark a New Balkan War?Editorial Team: The delicate power equilibrium in the West Balkans is currently far from the media’s spotlights. But rising tensions in Bosnia, the Croatian-Slovenian conflict, and Kosovo’s still fragile democracy all suggest that Europe’s political powder keg cannot be ignored. Atlantic Community has therefore initiated this Theme Week, featuring international Balkans experts. …More |
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