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All items tagged BalkansOpen Think Tank ArticlesJanuary 20, 2010 | The EU Should not Ignore SerbiaJoschka Fischer: Europeans may be too tired and divided to play a significant role in world politics, which could have dire consequences for Europe in this time of global realignment. But even if Europe abdicates its global role, the EU cannot forget about order within its immediate neighborhood. The Balkans are a part of Europe, and Europeans must solve the region’s problems. ... MoreAugust 7, 2009 | Is the EU Suffering From 'Visa Liberalization Fatigue'?Rudi Guraziu: The EU seems to have made its political decision as far as visa liberalization for the West Balkans is concerned. However, by excluding the two nations who have suffered the most during the conflict it risks stability in the region. ... MoreJune 12, 2009 | Western Europe Should Look to Neighbors to Improve EU VoteRudi Guraziu: With the lowest ever turnout in European Union elections, the future of the Union has seriously been put in doubt. Conservative victories have caused major concern in membership hopeful, Turkey. If Europe fails to speak as one, its global economic and political influence could be jeopardized. ... MoreMay 13, 2009 | European Union and Global Governance: an EvaluationRudi Guraziu: The EU ought to play a greater role in global governance. But in order to achieve that it needs to devise functional institutions for global governance – in effect getting everyone ‘singing from the same hymn sheet’ ... MoreFebruary 18, 2009 | The Balkan Countries Need Regional IntegrationPawel Jan Olszewski: The so called multinational Balkan region can be seen as the mirror of the EU - but why is this mirror still broken? Are seven years of bad luck for the region to be expected in view of creating a more lasting peace, or just more decades of instability, threats and the power of domination? ... MoreFebruary 3, 2009 | Actions Speak Louder Than WordsSonja Davidovic: Russia‘s shut down of its Balkan gas deliveries with the ink not yet dried on the Serbian Government/Gazprom deal indicates that vulnerable areas such as energy security must be reflected in a European strategy. ... MoreJanuary 11, 2009 | Gaza War: Could Balkan History Show Way Out?Ari Rusila: The situation in Gaza is escalating into a full scale war with over 800 deaths and over 3,000 in hospitals already. The use of force can stop rockets flying from Gaza to Israel for a while, but what after that? Balkan history can provide some lessons applicable to the Middle East. ... MoreJuly 22, 2008 | The Future of KosovoAri Rusila: The years to come in the Balkan region cannot be as bleak as those of the recent past. Despite uncertainties regarding developments in Kosovo, the following scenarios offer likely alternatives and demonstrate the region has a future. ... MoreJuly 15, 2008 | Will Kosovo Rise With 2 Billion Bucks?Ari Rusila: As a result of an international donors conference, Kosovo has been given some 1.2 million euros. What for and how is this money going to be used when it reaches destination? ... MoreApril 23, 2008 | Solving Kosovo's KosovoDaniel Korski & Richard Gowan: Away from the limelight and with other world events getting the media’s attention, the situation in Kosovo has been getting worse and worse. And it all started so well with the EU managing to get a consensus for its ESDP mission and two-thirds of EU states backing the province’s independence. ... MoreMarch 7, 2008 | NATO Enlargement and Alliance PrinciplesDora Bakoyannis: Greece supports the enlargement of NATO in the Western Balkans with the invitations to Croatia and Albania, but the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’s “intransigeant stance and its actions of an irredentist and nationalistic logic” are unacceptable. ... MoreFebruary 22, 2008 | Transatlantic Security Agenda 2008Benjamin Lucas Schoo: Vote now on what prominent security related issue the governments on both sides of the Atlantic should focus their attention on! We have identified 4 major tasks for 2008 and ask you to select which of these should be at the top of the transatlantic agenda. You can vote now on the right side. ... MoreDecember 12, 2007 | Kosovo: It's Not as Bad as You ThinkElizabeth Pond: The EU and the UN can build on recent progress to resolve the last unfinished business from the 1990s’ Balkan wars. There is still a long way to go, though, to bring Kosovo under EU supervision and persuade Serbia to opt for a European future. ... MoreDecember 5, 2007 | "Thessaloniki 2": European Incentives for the Western BalkansAlexandros P. Mallias: A clear prospect of EU membership is the most effective tool in helping countries of the western Balkans overcome their current challenges. Mallias presents a new strategic agenda for the western Balkans building on the Thessaloniki Agenda of 2003. ... MoreNovember 23, 2007 | Twelve Years after Dayton: Europe and the Western BalkansMarco Overhaus: 2007 and 2008 could be decisive years for the region. A difficult balance must be struck, between a renewed and robust EU engagement in the Western Balkans and the need to make reform efforts locally self-supporting. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesJuly 28, 2009 | Why the Balkans Count on Turkish MediationIncreasing political tensions in former Yugoslav republics make Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu’s diplomatic efforts indispensable. ++ “Bosnia has obtruded itself upon Turkish diplomacy,” which follows its proactive policy approach in all neighboring states. ++ The Foreign Minister blocked the Serbian Republic’s attempt to take power from the High ... MoreAugust 4, 2008 | It is Crucial to Bring Serbia Closer to EuropeThe extradition of Karadzic was hailed as a watershed in the relations between the EU and Serbia but great challenges still lie ahead. ++ It is important that the EU now shows its support by implementing the recently signed Stabilisation and Association Agreement, giving Serbia a candidate status, and including it in the Schengen zone. ++ Bringing Serbia closer to Europe could begin an ... MoreJuly 29, 2008 | Time for the EU to Let in Balkan StatesIt has to be said out loud that the EU project will not be complete as long as all Balkan countries are not allowed to join: letting in Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Bosnia, Kosovo and Albania is crucial for progress and peace on the continent. ++ The EU states cannot leave these countries “dangling in a pit of constant evasion” and must finally give this process a momentum to match ... MoreAugust 1, 2007 | Lack of EU Solidarity Jeopardizes Kosovo IndependenceSenior Fellow at the Century Foundation Morton Abramowitz calls on EU member states to take a united stand on Martii Ahitissari’s blueprint for Kosovo’s “supervised independence” from Serbia. Even though Ahitissari’s proposal complies with the official EU (as well as US) policy on the issue, a number of European nations were still openly skeptical of challenging a country’s territorial integrity. ... 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