Balkans
Reports say Washington is considering the withdrawal of US forces from the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR), sparking pushback in Washington and across Europe.
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March 17, 2026
Romania Makes Allies Great Again
War makes strange allies (and opponents), as the US administration discovered in Romania.
March 10, 2026
EU Bolts Entry Gate for ‘Trojan Horses’
Balkan candidate members are getting a clear message from Brussels; the days of easy access to the EU are long gone.
February 18, 2026
Time to Embrace the Western Balkans
Both Europe and the US will benefit once the six Western Balkan candidates join the EU.
January 20, 2026
The Balkan Limbo and Wobbly Western Resolve
The Western Balkans enter 2026 in limbo rather than crisis; policymakers in Washington and Brussels need to grasp the distinction.
January 20, 2026
How a Balkan Wind Farm Aids US National Security
Energy suppliers in southeastern Europe are heavily politicized and sometimes nefarious. The US can aid democratic stability through energy engagement.
January 9, 2026
Vučić Hangs on and Hopes for Better Days
Serbia’s administration suffered severe setbacks in 2025. There’s no immediate prospect of any improvement.
September 26, 2025
Should AI Chatbots Provide Government Services?
AI agents are replacing humans as public servants. This raises serious legal and practical questions.
August 27, 2025
Europe — Rescue Serbia From Russian-Style Rule
The EU must act decisively or risk losing another ally to Russia and China.
August 18, 2025
US-Serbian Relations on the Move?
There are signals from Washington that an improved relationship is on the cards, with Serbia arguing the US has much to gain.