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The Illusion of “28 by 28” — Danilo Kalezic

In a display of optimism, the Montenegrin government decided to paint the national flag carrier with the slogan “28 by 28,” signaling its determination to join the European Union by…

June 8, 2026Opinions

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Western Balkans Overview June 04, 2026 – CWBS

Dispute between Montenegro and Serbia against the backdrop of preparations for the EU–Western Balkans Summit Against the backdrop of Montenegro’s preparations to host the EU–Western Balkans Summit on 5 June…

June 5, 2026Reports

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Elections as an unblocking mechanism or a reproduction of the political crisis in Kosovo? – Orhan M. Çeku

1. Introduction The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kosovo faces a short deadline to organize new early parliamentary elections, which mark the third electoral cycle within a period…

May 28, 2026Opinions

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Western Balkans Overview May 25, 2026 – CWBS

Xi Jinping and Vučić Held Talks in Beijing on Economic and Military Cooperation Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić paid an official visit to Beijing at the invitation of Chinese President Xi…

May 27, 2026Reports

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The Dayton Black Hole – Vitaliy Portnikov

The High Representative of the international community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Christian Schmidt, was forced to unexpectedly leave his seat after five years of crisis management — under conditions in…

May 25, 2026Opinions

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Students, Kosovo, and memorandums – Boris Varga

Is there willingness in Serbia to turn a blind eye and swallow the frog of populism for the sake of defeating the autocratic and criminalized regime? The students in blockade…

May 22, 2026Opinions

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New U.S. Policy in the Western Balkans: Focus on Energy

Energy is increasingly becoming one of the main instruments of geopolitical influence in the Western Balkans. For the United States, strengthening its presence in this sector means not only economic…

May 21, 2026Articles

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Western Balkans Overview May 18, 2026 – CWBS

For the first time, military exercises with NATO are being held in Serbia The first joint military exercises of Serbia and NATO (NSE26) are being held at the “South” military…

May 20, 2026Reports

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Twenty Years Since Motnenegrin Independence Referendum. Montenegro moved on. Serbia hasn’t – Ljubomir Filipović

On May 21st, Montenegro will celebrate twenty years of independence. There will be flags, speeches, and Ricky Martin in concert. Yes, the nationalist decor will dominate, but there is also…

May 18, 2026Opinions

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Chinese foothold

President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić announced a mid-May visit to China. “In my professional life, this will certainly be the most important visit for the sake of the citizens of…

May 15, 2026Articles