Viktor Orbán has offered mediation in the dispute between North Macedonia and Bulgaria. And, although the prospects of the initiative seem rather dubious, other steps being made by Budapest in…

Throughout the 90s, the rallying cry across Albania was, "We want Albania like the rest of Europe!" United beyond religion, societal background, or ideology, Albanians, weary of a 50-year dictatorship…

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić’s address he delivered on September 13 was different from his previous speeches. This time, the Serbian leaders issued no warnings to citizens about “difficult times” approaching…

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's efforts to maintain the existing balance between West and East have never looked more dramatic than in recent days. After the public invitation from Vladimir Putin…

The Serbian authorities are actively seeking support from Moscow to counter the "color revolutions" allegedly being plotted by the West. But is Russia really interested in the stability of Vučić's…

The bridge over the Ibar between the northern and southern parts of Kosovo Mitrovica remains shut down to traffic. Despite preparatory technical works carried out by the Kosovar side, traffic…

The Center for Western Balkan Studies (CWBS) organized in Podgorica a round table, entitled "Hybrid Influences in Southeast Europe", bringing together international experts to discuss the current challenges for the…

On July 12, the High Court in Podgorica acquitted all those complicit in the coup d'état case of 2016, effectively walking back the claim that the attempted violent toppling of…

On July 1, Hungary takes over the EU’s rotating presidency. The acceleration of the EU enlargement to the Western Balkans is a top priority of Budapest’s presidency. “The EU has…

The topic of 2016 “coup d'état” attempt is widely discussed again in Montenegro. A court session is scheduled for mid-July for reconsideration of this high-profile case. The prosecutor's office has…