Majda Ruge comments on the state of the Western Balkans
Instead of EU accession, a plan B is necessary, including other types of leverage to prevent the unravelling of the central government. Allowing that to happen would be a humiliation for the EU
Majda Ruge argues that the EU must find a ‘plan B’ for Bosnia
This means that Kosovo not only lacks bilateral recognition from these individual states. But Kosovo also lacks this multilateral recognition, which materialises through UN membership
The ongoing political crisis in Bulgaria leaves little chance that Sofia will lift its veto on the European integration of Northern Macedonia by the end of the year, says Vessela Tcherneva
A Turkey that ventures everywhere, often against its own partners, is no longer sustainable
The comment of Asli Aydintasbas about Turkish economic and geopolitical interests in Afghanistan, in the light of recent developments.
They will want to see as if they can position Turkey as a diplomatic conduit, as a diplomatic sort of go-between, between western countries and the Taliban
Asli Aydintasbas says Ankara says believes Turkey will play a key role in Afghanistan
Political leaders must accept reality and start mapping out realistic interim steps that could improve conditions in the region without abandoning the final goal
ECFR Co-Chair Carl Bildt calls for action on the stalled Western Balkans EU integration process to avoid a return to violent conflict
The situation is a huge risk for Turkey, there is no doubt. Iran will also stand to lose if the Taliban returns to its old ways and provides a safe haven for Islamist extremists
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