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Western Balkans Overview Aug 05, 2026 – CWBS

Diplomatic Scandal Between Podgorica and Moscow Russian Ambassador to Montenegro Alexander Lukashik was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro for a meeting. The Montenegrin Ministry of Foreign…

August 6, 2026Reports

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Russian Telegram Once Again Poses a Challenge for Bosnia and Herzegovina – Nino Bilajac

Has the case of Ilia Perekopsky, long-time Telegram vice president and close associate of Pavel Durov, once again placed Bosnian institutions under a security test – or, how to strike…

August 4, 2026Opinions

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How Russians Are Bracing for Montenegro 2027? – Danilo Kalezic

At first glance, Montenegro appears to be one of the European Union's most reliable partners in the Western Balkans regarding Russia. Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Podgorica…

July 31, 2026Opinions

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Western Balkans Overview July 28, 2026 – CWBS

Montenegro Introduces Visas for Citizens of Belarus, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey On 23 July, the Government of Montenegro adopted a Decree amending the visa regime, under which citizens…

July 29, 2026Reports

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Western Balkans Overview July 21, 2026 – CWBS

Ukraine–South-East Europe Summit Held in Kyiv The summit was attended by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen; the presidents of Albania, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, and Greece, the…

July 22, 2026Reports

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Moscow’s “Disposable Agents”

For years, Western intelligence services and security experts have warned about the danger to the Western Balkans and Europe posed by the activities of Russian intelligence services in Serbia, as…

July 21, 2026Articles

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After Brussels’ “Super Tuesday”: The Western Balkans Diverge on the Road to the EU

14 July 2026 became a landmark day for the European integration of the countries of South-Eastern Europe, and particularly for the Western Balkans. Four Intergovernmental Conferences were held in Brussels…

July 17, 2026Articles

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Western Balkans Overview July 14, 2026 – CWBS

EU Enlargement "Super Tuesday" Takes Place On 14 July, four Intergovernmental Accession Conferences were held in a single day—the highest number since 2002. Albania closed three negotiating chapters for the…

July 15, 2026Reports

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The Anatomy of Aleksandar Vučić’s Rule – Balsa Bozovic

Introduction In 2026, the political system in Serbia under the leadership of Aleksandar Vučić exists as an advanced form of a hybrid autocracy and a radically captured state that is…

July 13, 2026Opinions

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Croatia’s Heroes and the European Integration of Ukraine

The Polish–Ukrainian historical dispute, which has lasted for decades, has gone beyond the bounds of a disagreement between neighbours. Since the launch of Ukraine's EU accession process, the events of…

July 10, 2026Articles