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Serbia, located in the Western Balkans, is a country with a rich cultural heritage, dynamic political landscape, and a growing economy. As a candidate for European Union membership, Serbia plays a pivotal role in regional stability, economic cooperation, and international relations in Southeast Europe.

Banjska
Portrayal of Banjska Attack in International, Albanian and Serbian Online News Policy Papers & Analyses

Portrayal of Banjska Attack in International, Albanian and Serbian Online News

Written by: Fiona Panduri, University of Prishtina Abstract This study investigates the media framing and ideological representation of the Banjska Attack, a violent incident that occurred in September, 2023, involving Serb militants and the Kosovo Police. Through a corpus-based comparative analysis of International, Albanian, and Serbian online news sources, the…
Guest Author
2025-09-17
Kosovo ethnic Serbs take part in the traditional Epiphany swimming competition in the lake of Gazivoda, Kosovo
Ethnic friction and fragile integration: The Serbian minority and its relations with the Kosovar government Briefs & Commentary

Ethnic friction and fragile integration: The Serbian minority and its relations with the Kosovar government

By Francesco Cortese (LinkedIn). Cover image: Kosovo ethnic Serbs take part in the traditional Epiphany swimming competition in the lake of Gazivoda (Valdrin Xhemaj, Reuters). 1. Introduction ‘Our dispute with Serbia doesn't alter the fact that our Republic belongs to all its citizens, of all ethnicities’. This is a quote…
Guest Author
2025-08-06
Serbia protests
Strategic ambiguity and popular mobilisation: Serbia’s position in the post-Yugoslav and European space Briefs & Commentary

Strategic ambiguity and popular mobilisation: Serbia’s position in the post-Yugoslav and European space

By Christian Costamagna, Ph.D. (LinkedIn), and Marco Uncini. 1. Introduction: The proclamation of Kosovo's independence in 2008 and political dynamics in the Western Balkans Kosovo's declaration of independence is a complex issue, encompassing its origins, the events that led to it and its consequences. We would like to begin with…
Marco Uncini
2025-07-30
China and EU compete for influence in Western Balkans: loans, infrastructure, geopolitics, and ESG risks.
Foreign Investment in the Western Balkans – an interview with Sonja Stojadinović Interviews & Discussions

Foreign Investment in the Western Balkans – an interview with Sonja Stojadinović

In a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, the Western Balkans have emerged as a focal point of strategic interest for both the European Union and China. A recent policy report by the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw), co-authored by Branimir Jovanović and Blue Europe’s Sonja Stojadinović, provides a comprehensive…
B.F.G. Fabrègue
2025-06-02
EU Flag, Albania, Macedonia, Serbia
Is the EU (Dream of) Enlargement in the Western Balkans Fading? Discussion with Francesco Trupia Interviews & Discussions

Is the EU (Dream of) Enlargement in the Western Balkans Fading? Discussion with Francesco Trupia

For decades, the prospect of EU enlargement in the Western Balkans (WB) was seen (and invested in) as a certain process (and return on investment) – one that would bring long-term stability and economic growth. Today's reality, however, tells a different story. While Brussels continues to reaffirm its commitment to…
Andrea Bogoni
2025-02-07
Serbia China relations
The Chinese influence in Serbia and the implications for its EU accession process Policy Papers & Analyses

The Chinese influence in Serbia and the implications for its EU accession process

Antonella Benedetto – University of Trento Antonella Benedetto holds a Master’s Joint Degree in International Security Studies at Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies together with the University of Trento. She previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology at the University of Urbino. Passionate about EU-China relations, US-China relations, European Affairs…
Guest Author
2024-09-20
Serbia and China
The Belt and Road Initiative and its Impact on Serbia: A Delicate Balance Policy Papers & Analyses

The Belt and Road Initiative and its Impact on Serbia: A Delicate Balance

This contribution is part of the book “The Dragon at the Gates of Europe: Chinese presence in the Balkans and Central-Eastern Europe” (more info here) and has been selected for open access publication on Blue Europe website for a wider reach. Citation: Trivić, Slobodan, The Belt and Road Initiative and its Impact on…
Slobodan Trivić
2024-03-29
Bulgaria-Serbia-Interconnector (2)
Interconnector Bulgaria-Serbia: closer ties with Azerbaijan and resilient European energy markets Briefs & Commentary

Interconnector Bulgaria-Serbia: closer ties with Azerbaijan and resilient European energy markets

The Serbo-Bulgarian Gas Connector, formally known as the Interconnector Bulgaria-Serbia (IBS), represents a critical infrastructural and geopolitical development in the energy sector of Southeast Europe. The inauguration of the construction works on the Bulgarian section of this gas interconnector was a significant milestone, underscoring its importance as an EU Project…
B.F.G. Fabrègue
2024-03-15
Western Balkan states flags
Challenges of Chinese soft power in Western Balkans Briefs & Commentary

Challenges of Chinese soft power in Western Balkans

Richard Straka – Center for monitoring, reporting and analysis Richard Straka is a graduate in International Relations and European Studies at the Comenius University, and currently PhD candidate at the University in Banská Bystrica. His research focuses mainly on conflicts, the far right, disinformation and the geopolitical situation in Eastern…
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2024-01-31

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