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The latest commentary from the Balkans and everything to its East.
Op-Ed: Liberalism, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union
Can liberalism rescue Bosnia and Herzegovina from nationalism-driven politics? Senad Osmanovic says yes. The discussion…
Far-Right Extremists Are Working Harder Than You Are
From the archives: “The Serbian ultranationalist and neo-fascist far right have somehow managed to put…
Belgrade Bacchanalia: Sex, Drugs and Despair in the World’s Best New Berlin
If all the hype is to be believed, Belgrade is the new Berlin. But is…
Russia Seeks Its Own Version Of Kosovo In Eastern Ukraine
“Russia is seeking to present the Western powers with its own version of Kosovo. Just…
Balkanist Recommends “Bourgeois Scum: NGOs in Kosovo”
Every now and again we come across something written by an anonymous author on Medium…
Op-Ed: Albania Should Accept Syrian Refugees
Why should Albania accept Syrian refugees? Elis Gjevori explains. On my most recent visit to Istanbul,…