This report is based on discussions held in early June while traveling in the region and speaking with more than 20 interlocutors about their impressions of western policy, and what they would like to see for the future.
NB: These reflections are my personal recollections and musings from a roadtrip taken by myself and[…]
DPC’s Valery Perry reviewed the book Aspects of Islamic Radicalization in the Balkans After the Fall of Communism. As a collected volume, the quality of contributions is uneven, and while some offer new insights, others re-hash common tropes.
This year’s Budapest Balkan Forum provided a clear view of Hungary’s interests in the Western Balkans, as well as its role as a connector of illiberal agendas.
High Rep Schmidt yesterday imposed an “integrity package” to amend BiH’s election law.
A brief update on the immediate aftermath of the EU Council decision to open negotiations with BiH…
On Thursday, March 21, 2024, ahead of the EU Council deciding on giving green light to[…]
This thread breaks down key elements of the new law on Conflict of Interest in BiH to explain why it does not represent a step forward, but a step back.
The Conflict of Interest Law is the latest victim of the EU’s approach to reform and influence in BiH. This is not only bad for BiH, but affects EU credibility as well.